What Causes Red Rashes On Penis Head Along With Mild Burning Sensation?

Posted on Sat, 4 Jul 2015

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Question : Hi,

I had problem of red rashes at the head of my penis, the skin is scaly, wrinkled and peels off. It gives me a mild burning sensation.

I tried using canstern HC it cleared the infection,the bad skin peeled off, but after few days it again came back.

Then I again used canstern HC for 15 days, it helped to me to an extent but there is a patch which is still red.

Along with that i used Moisturex cream (indian cream )http://perfectskincareforyou.com/2011/11/moisturex-emollient-humectant-and.html.

I visited a dermatologist and he advised to use Dermovate cream, considering that canstern HC helped me.

I apply virgin coconut oil as well and use dove soap.

My question is
1)Is it safe to use strong steroid on penis.
2)Does it help to keep the foreskin retracted , as it keeps my glands dry.
3)Is high sugar level in any way be the cause
4)I am low in vitamin d and b12, is it related in any way.

Thanks,

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

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It is looking like fungal infection hence you got relief with antifungal cream.

1) It is unsafe to use steroids on penis. It may cause permanent damage to skin.
2) Its better to keep the penis head covered else there will be excess dryness.
3) Yes high sugar levels lead to repeated infection.
4) Low vitamin D and B12 are not related to your condition.

I suggest you to apply plain clotrimazole cream daily for 2 months continuously in night.
Apply Aloevera cream in morning.
Both these creams are safe.
Try to keep your blood sugar levels in control with diet modification.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar