Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
122 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Thick White Discharge And Difficulty Retracting Foreskin?

I think I have balanitis but I m not sure. If I do it s not severe, i won t have time to see a doc before I go out of town so I m wondering would I should do in the mean time.Symptoms include some thick white creamy substance under the foreskin, difficulty retracting foreskin, pain and redness on foreskin, irritated foreskin when urinating, and some white blotches on the head of my penis.
posted on Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Twitter Tue, 9 Jul 2019 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 12 Jul 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Balanitis can be caused by a combined bacterial and fungal infection. So if you are my patient I would recommend using ointments like Panderm Plus containing antifungal agent terbinafine, antibacterial ofloxacin & ornidazole, and corticosteroid clobetasol. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area and instead, you can use saline or warm water. Avoid sexual intercourse until it heals. There is the possibility of spreading the infection to your partner if you do.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Thick White Discharge And Difficulty Retracting Foreskin?

Hi, Balanitis can be caused by a combined bacterial and fungal infection. So if you are my patient I would recommend using ointments like Panderm Plus containing antifungal agent terbinafine, antibacterial ofloxacin & ornidazole, and corticosteroid clobetasol. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the genital area and instead, you can use saline or warm water. Avoid sexual intercourse until it heals. There is the possibility of spreading the infection to your partner if you do. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon