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Please provide medicine for infection in penis.

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Published At July 12, 2018
Reviewed AtJuly 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had an infection in my penis like fungal. Please provide the medicine to cure that skin.

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This looks more like herpes genitalis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Can you please send details like:

  1. Duration of the problem.
  2. Are you sexually active? If yes then is there any similar complaint in your partner?
  3. Any burning or discharge?
  4. Any swelling in the groin?
  5. Any other medical history?
  6. Any treatment taken including home creams?

These details will help us come to the correct diagnosis and start treatment.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Currently, I do not have any medical history for this issue. It happened four years back. It was a single dot. I had a treatment but not helpful. Now, it is spreading and sometimes I am getting itching in that place.

  1. Duration of problem: four to five years.
  2. Yes, but I did not notice.
  3. No burning but I am getting itching and I am getting mark like grey.
  4. Any swelling in the groin? No.
  5. Any other medical history: I have attached document which has been done during recent check up.
  6. Any treatment taken including home creams: No, I have used only bathing soap.
Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You had not mentioned that you are diabetic. So, this falls under candidal balanitis. Apply Onabet cream twice a day. I am not prescribing oral medication as the condition would get better with good sugar control. Do visit an endocrinologist for treatment of high blood sugar level as that is most important. Else, this condition will keep presenting again and again. Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Meha Malhotra
Dr. Meha Malhotra

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