Suggest Treatment For Sores On Penis

Posted on Sun, 15 Feb 2015

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Sun, 15 Feb 2015 Answered on

Wed, 4 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : what's the best way to slow spread of here sore on penis?

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (30 minutes later)

Hi,

The spread may be slowed to some extent with use of antiviral drugs and maintaining hygiene of the part.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (22 minutes later)

witch is the best antiviral ? for my situation..

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
acyclovir or famiciclovir

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

First you need to confirm the diagnosis by clinical examination by physician or dermatologist. Depending on severity, acyclovir or famiciclovir tablets are prescribed.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (10 minutes later)

I'm on veltrex but what's famiciclovir? Is it better ?

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Veltrex is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Valtrex (Valacyclovir) and famiciclovir belongs to same antiviral group. The efficiency of both is good.

So I suggest you to continue the prescribed course of Valtrex and consult again to your doctor to see the results i. e. your response.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (10 minutes later)

Ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My pleasure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am glad I have been of some help to you.

If you don't have further queries you may close the discussion and rate the response.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E