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Suggest Treatment For Itchy,red Shiny Spots On Both Sides Of Penis?

red shiny spots on both sides of penis, very itchy at times, dry skin on scrotum directly where red spots would sit when penis isnt hard, i work in a warehous, and wear boxer briefs and jeans everday, i so get pretty sweaty down there. femenine wash, and monistat 7 seem to make the itch go away, sorta clears up the skin, but it diesnt seem to go away
posted on Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Ringworm (Tinea) infection.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to tackle the causative organism.

If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause.
So that appropriate management steps could be taken.

Also avoid wearing tight trousers & underwear...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy,red Shiny Spots On Both Sides Of Penis?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Ringworm (Tinea) infection. Management includes: 1. Keeping the area dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation. 2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief. 3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to tackle the causative organism. If symptoms still persist or aggravate further, then it will be better to consult a Dermatologist & get a proper examination done to find out the actual cause. So that appropriate management steps could be taken. Also avoid wearing tight trousers & underwear...as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.