What Causes White Crusty Patches On Foreskin Of Penis?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a white crusty patches on my foreskin,also its sore and very pain full when i try to retract.and i have very small cuts on my foreskin please help

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Balanoposthitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You seem to have candidal balanoposthitis as it appears with the description you gave me. I do not meet to offend you but do you have multiple partners? You should get an evaluation done by local PCP for blood sugar and other low immunity conditions.

Canesten is correct medication and since it is not giving you respite I suggest you the above. If needed you may need a circumscison after careful evaluation.

Hope this helps you take a decision.

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

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (12 minutes later)

No i dont have multpl partners just my wife .i am also diabetic type 2 tablets

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This proves candidal

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Being a Type 2 Diabetic candidal infections are more common. The ultimate goal for the problem is to keep the blood sugars under control for e.g around 120mg/dl is better to prevent the candidal infections.

I think you should knock the diabetes treating doctor and talk to him. He may suggest oral antifungal tablets for the candidal infection that you have. Your wife also needs treatment since it is sexually transmitted.

Hope this helps.

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