What Causes Burning And Itching Of Penis?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

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Question : hi I hav skin problems near my penis

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Please provide details Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same . Please provide more details regarding your skin problem . Also it would be helpful in making an exact diagnosis if you can click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page . You can also mail them at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul . Please tell since when do you have this skin problem . Any associated pain or itching or discomfort? Any outside contact? If yes, then when I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (7 hours later)

thank yu so much for reply doc..I hav attached d pic doc..applied talcum powder last nyt. as it was badly burning and itching.. tiz problem is from past 2 yrs... skin gets peels off around tat area ....

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Fungal infection of the groin region Detailed Answer: Hi again I have seen the attached picture. You have developed a fungal infection of the groin region . You should avoid application of talcum powders as well as oils or any creams. Apply a topical antifungal cream like canestan cream over the affected areas twice a day . In addition, keep the affected area clean and dry. You can use an antifungal dusting powder like candid powder over the affected areas twice a day . You can continue to the this powder even after the infection heals so as to prevent recurrence . Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating . Use canestan cream for atleast two week continously . In addition , you can take oral fluconazole tablet 150 mg once a week for two weeks . I am sure this treatment should benefit you . You can follow up back in case of any problems . Dr Geetika Paul

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

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

thank yu so much. will follow up.. but my concern is tat. will it affect my sexual life in future

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Mild fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hi again No , you need not worry about this infection. Once you take proper treatment, it will heal completely and should not recur. This is a very common infection of the groin region and it does not affect ones sex life in any way. Just take the treatment as told. I am sure it will heal up soon. Dr Geetika Paul

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