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Answered by Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman

I am 25. What could cause a dark patch on my foreskin?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.I saw your picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and I think it is chronic eczema. Better assessments can be done if you add more photos of all sides of your penis. Until you upload them, I suggest you not rub or scratch the area, do not leave any soap residue, and you can apply emollient (moisturizer) topically twice daily.

March 12, 2026

Did COVID-19 infection cause rashes on my penis and legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), eczema is due to contact and humidity. Do not worry, it is a simple issue: it is not related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019). I advise tablet Desloratadine orally once daily and Betnovate-N cream (Betamethasone and Neomycin) topically twice daily for one week.

March 5, 2026

What is the treatment for infected eczema?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think it is a viral or fungal infection. It seems like infected eczema. I suggest you follow the treatment. You can take the tablet Cefadroxil 500 mg orally once every 8 hours.

March 5, 2026

Why do I have soreness at the base of my penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I think it is chronic eczema. It is not infectious, but please do not scratch it. Do not leave any soap residue there.

February 26, 2026

Will Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide help to cure fordyce spots present in penis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please add a photo of the affected area to make sure of the diagnosis. Thanks and regards..

July 2, 2024

Is an itchy scrotum a sign of an STD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is probably lichen simplex chronicus, i.e., skin thickening, due to the habit of frequent rubbing. But please add a photo of the affected area to make sure of the diagnosis.

June 7, 2024

What is a quick and effective treatment for dark underarms?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Please be patient to reach a sustainable solution. Please try the following suggestions. You must try to reduce your weight.

September 14, 2023

What does a persistent bump on the scalp indicate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it is nothing, but folliculitis. Do not worry. Please add an antibiotic like the tablet Cefadroxil 500 mg thrice daily for five days, in addition to your currently used Acido Fusidico ointment to be used topically three times daily. Please do not rub or scratch it.

September 8, 2023

I have a red spot on the head of my penis. What is it, and how to cure it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me close and focused photos of the affected area to facilitate its evaluation..

August 25, 2023

I have big boil-like bumps on my groin, armpit, and butt area, which turns into an open sore. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not squeeze or scratch your skin at these areas, but be delicate during washing and drying it. I advise the following treatment. Take Capsule Duracef (Cefadroxil) 500 mg orally one capsule every eight hours for one week. Use Mupirocin 2% (cream) topically three times daily for the same period.

August 25, 2023

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