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What Causes Red Rashes On Head Of Penis?
Question: hello i have had a red rash on the head of my penis for around three months. no blisters. it gets better some days less inflamed but has never went away. it appears to have brownish spots now what is this
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Are you currently taking any medicines?
What all are you applying over it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Are you currently taking any medicines?
What all are you applying over it .
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
slight burning
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
hello
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a fungal infection over the glans region .
Such an infection is quite common in males and can present with redness ,itching ,irritation,burning sensation or whitish discharge .
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream over the affected areas twice daily.
Get a blood glucose test done to rule out diabetes in case the infection tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Fungal infection ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a fungal infection over the glans region .
Such an infection is quite common in males and can present with redness ,itching ,irritation,burning sensation or whitish discharge .
Keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream over the affected areas twice daily.
Get a blood glucose test done to rule out diabetes in case the infection tends to persist.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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