Suggest Treatment For Discolored Patch On Tip Of Penis

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

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Question : When i pull my foreskin back to clean i notice a discoloured small patch on the right side of my helmet need my wee hole it looks lightly coloured u and cracked a raised , my penis gets itchy and can be very flakey from day to day when i use the toilet i notice this i have stepped up my hygiene and started to use slacker underwear however im worried as I dont know what this is pleaae help- also can i use e45

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
a photo is needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.

Can you please send a photo of affected area so I can analyze it and give a more precise idea?
Specific treatment will be advised then.

From what you are describing, it might be due to fungal infection.

You should:
- keep a good genital hygiene
- apply clotrimazole locally if fungal infection is confirmed

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (58 minutes later)

Many thanks for your response I have uploaded the picture under the report upload
as you can see on the right of my tip next to the "wee hole" there is a lightly coloured patch which looks odd . Can I apply E45 to this will that have same effect as the cream mentioned in the response?

Thanks again
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply the local treatment for 1 week,then,discuss with dermatologist...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

Thank you for providing the requested picture. I admit that the quality of the photo is not that good to allow me to note the spot you are referring. I found it difficult to find it although I got the idea from your description.

To my opinion, I advise to:
- keep a good local hygiene
- avoid detergents that could irritate the skin
- you can apply E45 cream to the dry area as this is a moisturizer and will keep the dried area well hydrated.

I still think you need to use clotrimazole cream you find as over the counter. This is not moisturizer but it is an anti-fungal cream that will fight fungus.

If no improvement within a week, I advise to consult with dermatologist for further evaluation.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

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