Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On Penis

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

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Wed, 15 Oct 2014 Answered on

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : is this a virous or not

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
unlikely herpes. get back with details.

Detailed Answer:
GI
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Please send details like symptoms any discharge burning micturition , itching irritation , intercourse history partner history any other symptoms lymph node swelling etc.
It may be fungal infection or bacterial or else. Unlikely herpes.
I will try to help you.
You can get back with clear photo and details
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (38 minutes later)

no dicharge if nothing touches the pennile it does not hurt yet i am worried about spots

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
likely fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
With the given incomplete details It appears to be fungal infection.
Clean area with warm water twice daily.
Apply antifungal lotion like clotrimazole ( candid) twice daily.
Keep area well ventilated and dry.
Wear loose clothes
See that there is no friction
Treat partner also if any.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju