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Suggest Treatment For Patches On Penile Skin
Question: hi im a 22 year old male and i recently noticed a patch on my penis skin. its located on the top middle area .. its a round patch with a whitish outer layer as seen in the picture attached. what is it and how do i treat it ?
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query and picture. It looks like fungal infection.
Is there any itching?
Do you had any recent history of risky unprotected sex before getting this?
For fungal infection you can apply ointments or creams containing anti fungal agents like miconazole and corticosteroid like hydrocortisone. This is available as over the counter in brands like Daktarin.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Looks like fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query and picture. It looks like fungal infection.
Is there any itching?
Do you had any recent history of risky unprotected sex before getting this?
For fungal infection you can apply ointments or creams containing anti fungal agents like miconazole and corticosteroid like hydrocortisone. This is available as over the counter in brands like Daktarin.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
no case of itching or unprotected sex .. but what kinds of creams work best
Brief Answer:
Combiination of anti fungal and corticosteroid creams can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
Creams containing combination of anti fungal and corticosteroid can be used. Over the counter ones like Daktarin ( miconazole + hydrocortisone) works good. Herbal ones like aloe vera gel helps. But not in all cases.
Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area. You can use saline or warm water instead.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Combiination of anti fungal and corticosteroid creams can be used.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
Creams containing combination of anti fungal and corticosteroid can be used. Over the counter ones like Daktarin ( miconazole + hydrocortisone) works good. Herbal ones like aloe vera gel helps. But not in all cases.
Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area. You can use saline or warm water instead.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is this common case in men .. how could this have been caused and can i get the cream without perscription
Brief Answer:
It can spread from others clothes.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
Fungal infections are common in men and women. This can spread from clothes. Accumulation of sweat or greasy environment in folds and genital area helps in the growth of fungus.
This cream I mentioned is over the counter one. You don't need prescription.
Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
It can spread from others clothes.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up query.
Fungal infections are common in men and women. This can spread from clothes. Accumulation of sweat or greasy environment in folds and genital area helps in the growth of fungus.
This cream I mentioned is over the counter one. You don't need prescription.
Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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