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I Have An Irritation In Genital Area
Question: I have a irritation that has returned and more tender than before and bumps looks very irritated and difficulty discomfort
Brief Answer:
Kindly more information is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would like to have more information related to your symptoms.
Were is the irritation of the skin located?
Do you have other symptoms such as burning or itching?
Have you used anything to relieve the rash and was it effective?
I would also like a photo of the irritation to help through the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Kindly more information is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I would like to have more information related to your symptoms.
Were is the irritation of the skin located?
Do you have other symptoms such as burning or itching?
Have you used anything to relieve the rash and was it effective?
I would also like a photo of the irritation to help through the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
The irritation is on my genital area on penis. I have taken antifungal but not better. Actually now more tender than before. I tried to send pictures of it and please let me know if clear
Brief Answer:
Probably folliculitis, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the photo.
The symptoms seem to be related folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicles.
I recommend to use an antibiotic cream for local application such as Neosporin cream.
It is important to maintain a good hygiene and use cotton breathable underwear.
I also recommend to use Aloe Vera gel to relieve the irritation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Probably folliculitis, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the photo.
The symptoms seem to be related folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicles.
I recommend to use an antibiotic cream for local application such as Neosporin cream.
It is important to maintain a good hygiene and use cotton breathable underwear.
I also recommend to use Aloe Vera gel to relieve the irritation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Okay, but what is the reason why I got this? Also I am not sexually active at all, but is it okay to use Vaseline when I need to down there
Brief Answer:
It can be due to sweating in the area.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
This is mainly due to sweating in the area. It can also be due to shaving the area.
It is very important to maintain a good hygiene and use breathable underwear and clothes.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
It can be due to sweating in the area.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
This is mainly due to sweating in the area. It can also be due to shaving the area.
It is very important to maintain a good hygiene and use breathable underwear and clothes.
Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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