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What Causes Cracks Around The Penis Shaft?
My husband has cracks about 2mm wide around his penis shaft. I have seen this on several occasions. he claims they are painless and often he is unaware of their existance until I recognise them. With regards to hygene, my husband sometimes lapse. I have a case of reccuring yeast infection eventhough I am very careful with personal hygene. I dont know if that could have caused him to get an infection as well. What can you advise me about this situation?
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Hi welcome to HCM..
You are having yeast infection issues. .
So yes your husband can have fungal balanitis infection ....
In fungal infection itchiness can be there. ..
So physical examination done by dermatologist and if fungal infection proved than topical antifungal cream applied ...
Oral antifungal drug also given like fluconazole .....
Keep hygein proper ....
Wash genitals with soap and water and clean and dry them....
Wear loose cloths .....
Avoid moisture in private part...
After sex it is cleaned ....
Consult dermatologist with keeping this in mind. .
Take care
You are having yeast infection issues. .
So yes your husband can have fungal balanitis infection ....
In fungal infection itchiness can be there. ..
So physical examination done by dermatologist and if fungal infection proved than topical antifungal cream applied ...
Oral antifungal drug also given like fluconazole .....
Keep hygein proper ....
Wash genitals with soap and water and clean and dry them....
Wear loose cloths .....
Avoid moisture in private part...
After sex it is cleaned ....
Consult dermatologist with keeping this in mind. .
Take care
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