Balanitis is the swelling of the glans (head) of the penis. It is usually caused by infection and poor hygiene, especially in uncircumcised males. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, pain and discharge.
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What could be causing white patches on my penis and private parts?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old and have had two white patches on the private area of my penis for the past two years. I have no other symptoms, like itching or spreading. Could you please recommend a treatment? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be leucoderma or penile vitiligo. I request that you answer the below questions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis so I can guide you accordingly. Since when did it appear? Is the lesion itchy or bur... Read Full »
I have itching on my foreskin and penis head. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have itching on my foreskin and my penis head. I looked it up online, and it appears to be balanitis. Also, I can pull my foreskin back when my penis is erect, but it is very tight. I have never had sexual intercourse. I masturbate around twice a month, and I clean my penis every day. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. Please get the following tests done. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). HPV (human papillomavirus) DNA PCR (polymerization chain reaction) test.... Read Full »
Please help me cure penis itching present along with foul smell and yellowish discharge.
Query: Hi doctor, I started to have itching in my penis before two days back. I checked my prepuce and found it to be reddish. little thick and inflamed. I had a foul smell and yellowish discharge present below the glans. A few months back, I saw a urologist for testicular pain where the initial examinati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed balanoposthitis. Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis. Balanoposthitis is an inflammation affecting both the penis head and the foreskin. Both can result in pain and swelling. It causes difficulty to retract the foreskin causing Phimo... Read Full »
I have allergic symptoms on the penis. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male having allergy on the head part of my penis and the inner skin of my penis. I had consulted a local doctor. The doctors said it was just an allergy and gave me some tablets and ointments. But it is not resolving. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have balanitis or balanoposthitis. The predisposing factors for your condition include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the foreskin. The ailment can a... Read Full »
I still have balanitis despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My doctor told me that I have balanitis. He prescribed Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone cream, Itraconazole capsules (one capsule every day) and Levocetirizine dihydrochloride (one tablet for every night) for 10 days. I have finished all medicines in 10 days. First three days I felt that I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment which you are taking is entirely correct. Continue it for another two to three weeks. Undergo a test for diabetes as balanitis is a recurrent problem in a diabetes patient. Also, please attach some photo of the area so that it will be easy to diagnose t... Read Full »
How to fix dryness of penile head caused after stopping steroid cream for phimosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing dryness on the head of my penis and it seems to be not self-lubricating. If I do not put any lubricate on the head of my penis it will become dry and there is a stinging pain. For the last four months, I have been applying steroid cream to the head of my penis as well as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your queries. You are having dryness of glans penis. And from the photograph, (attachment removed to protect identity) what I assume is, you are having balanitis. You had phimosis. And you applied steroid cream for that. Now your foreskin is retra... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have irritation and bumps on my genital area. I have tried antifungals, but still, I did not feel better. I am looking for help from someone to see what it could be. I do not have insurance, so that is why I am seeking help here. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Clotrimazole cream (Candid cream) twice daily in the morning and night for three weeks. Wash area with Episoft cleanser or No soap cleanser daily for two months. Apply Fucidin cream (Fusidic acid) cream in the daytime for ten days. Maintain proper genital hygiene.... Read Full »
I have balanitis due to a urine dripping issue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing the problem of urine dripping for some time, which has led to the development of balanitis. Despite taking a shower regularly every day, the issue persists. Could you please suggest an ointment for balanitis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. You are facing an inflammation of the head of the penis, and it can be caused by various factors such as poor hygiene, yeast infections, bacterial infections, or sexually tra... Read Full »
Why do I have red spots on my penis after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex one month back. But my penis shaft has some red spots. These spots suddenly appeared and went away, and my penis gland has bright red color areas. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was unprotected sex, you need to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you do the following investigations. 1. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). 2. HPV DNA PCR (human papillomavirus (HPV) polymerase... Read Full »
I have an ulcer and itching on my penis. Is it phimosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I am suffering from balanitis. I have a little ulcer on the head of my penis. Penis foreskin becomes a little red and some white layer is there on it. I have itching problem on it. And also some cuts on the outer skin. Maybe it is phimosis. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanitis means inflammation of the glans penis. It could be because of fungal infection or herpes or allergic contact dermatitis. The treatment is different for each condition. It is difficult to prescribe any medication without seeing the clinical picture. Please atta... Read Full »
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