What Causes Itching And Small Red Spots On Penis And Pain In Toe?

Posted on Thu, 18 Feb 2016

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Question : Hi doctor 4 days ago I wash my penis with shampoo and now it itching and have some pain on the too of the head. And I have small reddish things. I don't know what to do. I went to the hospital and just say that is irritation and don't need to take a cream just cleaning the area. And one of them said to use ketoconazole if I want. Please help me

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you developed reaction to shampoo.
It's not fungal infection hence ketoconazole won't be helpful.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
You should apply cortisone twice a day.
This should help you.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Good morning doctor thank you for your response. What is the name of the cream? I live in New York. And how I can send you the photo? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello , Welcome back to HCM

It's called as cortisone cream.
It is usually available over the counter.

There is an option to upload photograph on right side of query page.
You can utilize it.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

Can you write me your email to send you the photo? Because I can't find it here. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Email id provided

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Send the photographs to YYYY@YYYY with subject ATTN Dr XXXXXXX Kumar
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

Good morning I think that I have balanitis. Ketoconazole is good for that? Or ciprofloxacin? Or which medicine is good for balanitis?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Ciprofloxacin will be better in balanitis.
Acute balanitis cases are usually due to bacterial infection hence ciprofloxacin will work better.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Thank you doctor. And how long it takes the redness and itchiness leave after you start the medicine? I started on Thursday night and i took it until now 4 times.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
3 to 4 days

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It will take at least 3 to 4 days.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Well I am asking you because it's still the same I still haven't see something changing and today Sunday it's my. 3rd day that I use this that the doctor gave me. And he told me to use this pill for 1 week. Thank you dr

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will take time to heal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for delay in reply.
You will get response.
Infection in wet areas takes time to heal.
It will be better if you can use an antibiotic cream too.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina