What Causes A White Colour Layer On Penis?

Posted on Sun, 31 Jan 2016

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Sun, 31 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
An white color layer kind of thing is forming in my pennies don't know y am so much scared is this a problem?

What can I do now?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload images.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

This could be a sign of infection.

Do not panic.I will help you.

I request you to kindly upload images of your penis to show the white discolouration, so that I can assess them better and provide a better guidance to you.

Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (41 minutes later)

Hi,
Now there is no white layer because morning I applied garlic juice on it.
If I apply it for one day I won't have this problem else it will come. It's not fully white like very light in color.

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Candidal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns.

Okay, in such a case this could possibly be a fungal infection probably candidiasis.

Antifungal therapy has to be administered.

I generally recommend my patients with oral pills of FLUCAN 200mg once a day for 3 days. This should be very effective.

Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.

Post your queries if any.
Thank you

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