Suggest Treatment For Redness And Itching Under Foreskin

Posted on Sun, 30 Aug 2015

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Sun, 30 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Red infection under my foreskin which can be a little itchy at times. Have tried using Canesten thrush cream but it has made no difference. I am washing my penis regularily but seemingly to no effect

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Usually such involvement is seen in fungal infections.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving you a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like herpes infection.
I treat such cases with ointment acyclovir three times a day.
It gives excellent response within a week .
You can try it in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj