What Causes Itchy Rashes On Penis?

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi, I am 25 Male. Me and my girlfriend had regular intercourse and oral sex without condom for almost 5 years. In the 3rd year, I could see little rashes on my penis(inside the skin) and had itching. Meanwhile my girlfriend too had white discharge and itching in her vagina. We went to see a doctor and as far as I remember We were both given Faskit. Though we got better back then. But this problem re occurs in very short intervals. We are apart from eachother and we are not having sex past 1 year or so. Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I went through your history and photo. Though the photo is not clear it appears to be due to fungal infection.
Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream .
You treat your partner also with clotrimazole cream or pessary.
Both can take oral flucanazole 150 mg weekly once.
Fungal infection are known for recurrence.
Keep area clean and dry to prevent recurrence just wash with warm water twice daily.
You can get back for any clarification with clear photos.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor.
I have been regularly cleaning it but past 3 months it's always present. I also wanted to know if using soap is recommended while cleaning it. Should I also take Fas3kit and if yes, how do I take all 4 pills?
I have also attached a closer picture for review.
Please help.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It appears to be fungal infection.
There is no need of FAS 3 kit.
You can take Flucanazole 150 mg weekly once (zocon).local clotrimazole lotion( candid ).
Clean area with warm water twice daily.
Mild soaps or cleanser like cetaphil may be used.
Treat partner also.
Do not over clean and get irritation.
Avoid intercourse or use condom.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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