Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

Posted on Mon, 23 Jan 2017

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Question : Hello. I notice the head of my penis is sometimes a little red in one spot and a bit irritated (I am circumcised) but its not too bad at all. Is there any anti yeast or anti fungal cream or home remedy I can try before seeing a doctor about it. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clotrimazole 1% cream

Detailed Answer:
Helo. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

Yes. You can try clotrimazole 1% cream. It is available OTC.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar