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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Penis
Posted on
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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Question : Hi... I have developed white patches on the penis head. These white patches are not painful. My doctor told me its a fungal infection and should use Candid B ointment. Have been applying the cream regularly for the past three weeks twice a day, still there is no improvement and the white patches remain as it is. Kindly advice...
Brief Answer:
Need to see the affected area
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a fungal infection and have been prescribed antifungal combination cream .
But since you are not getting the desired relief ,I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to see the affected area
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed a fungal infection and have been prescribed antifungal combination cream .
But since you are not getting the desired relief ,I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi... Thanks for your reply. I have attached two pics. The white spots are not very clear. Also, the skin is too dry. Please advice...
Brief Answer:
See a nearby dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
On first appearance,the lesions surely look like a fungal skin infection .But treatment with candid b cream for three weeks should have surely healed it ,if it was a fungal infection .
In my viewpoint,you should see a nearby dermatologist so that a proper examination of the area with a magnifying lens can be done . The lesions looks like an autoimmune condition to me like granuloma annular or lichen planus . Alrhough none of these conditions are dangerous ,but they need long term treatment ,hence verification of the diagnosis by a closer check up of the affected area is very essential.
Dr Geetika Paul
See a nearby dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
On first appearance,the lesions surely look like a fungal skin infection .But treatment with candid b cream for three weeks should have surely healed it ,if it was a fungal infection .
In my viewpoint,you should see a nearby dermatologist so that a proper examination of the area with a magnifying lens can be done . The lesions looks like an autoimmune condition to me like granuloma annular or lichen planus . Alrhough none of these conditions are dangerous ,but they need long term treatment ,hence verification of the diagnosis by a closer check up of the affected area is very essential.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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