Suggest Treatment For Infected Cuts On The Penis

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

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Fri, 10 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : HI. I have 3 cuts on my penis for about 6 days now. And they haven't healed. And I'm worried they are infected. How can I tell if they are and what do I do if they are?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It might be fungal balanitis.
You can use ointment clotrimazole twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

here is the picture. thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mixed infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's looking like a mixed infection.
It can be treated with the use of ointment clotrimazole in night and ointment mupirocine in day.
This combination will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad