Suggest Treatment For Penile Thrush

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

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Question : What is the best way to treat thrush on the penis? I have a few bumps and my frenulum/corona is red irritated and burning also have some friction burns

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
thrush and its treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I understand your concern.
For thrush penis, oral fluconazole is the preferred drug of choice. Weekly course is usually given for two weeks .
Alongwith topical antifungals like clotrimazole/Eberconazole is also advised. The cream should be applied at least twice daily over the affected area.
For itch and burning sensation, oral antihistaminics like levocetrizine helps.
You should visit your doctor so that the proper dose can be decided as per your symptoms and body weight. You would require prescription also to get the same.
it would have been better if you could attach photographs of the affected area.
If you have any further query, you may ask me. Stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (17 minutes later)

My gp can't see me for two weeks. How can I get a prescription for diffican/flucanazole

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
clotrimazole cream

Detailed Answer:
So till then you may apply Clotrimazole cream. It will definitely help you.
But you would require prescription to buy oral tablets.
Keep the area clean and dry.
Avoid sexual contact till it is completely cured else it may aggravate and may affect your partner.
Wear loose cotton clothes.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad