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What Causes Reddish Rashes On The Head Of Penis?

Hi I am 47 yrs old and have developed reddish rashes/cracks on the head of the penis. I asked the local pharmacist and he said it s a fungal infection and suggested an athlete s foot cream. I have been using it for three days now but not much of a difference
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Stop using the foot cream, you never know if it is contact dermatitis or infection of fungal or bacterial origin. If it happened after having a sexual intercourse with a particular person, consult a dermatologist immediately and get treated. If it happened after using a condom (some people can have latex allergy), then better not to use such condoms, keep the head of penis clean and dry. Do not over use soap or cream to clean, which will worsen the situation. It is recommended that you consult a dermatologist, who will see and do some tests if necessary and diagnose the cause of your balanitis and treat you accordingly. It is a sensitive area, do not neglect.
TC
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What Causes Reddish Rashes On The Head Of Penis?

Stop using the foot cream, you never know if it is contact dermatitis or infection of fungal or bacterial origin. If it happened after having a sexual intercourse with a particular person, consult a dermatologist immediately and get treated. If it happened after using a condom (some people can have latex allergy), then better not to use such condoms, keep the head of penis clean and dry. Do not over use soap or cream to clean, which will worsen the situation. It is recommended that you consult a dermatologist, who will see and do some tests if necessary and diagnose the cause of your balanitis and treat you accordingly. It is a sensitive area, do not neglect. TC