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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 am experiencing pain and burning at the penis tip. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Since a week or so, I have started to feel pain and itching in the tip of my penis and the foreskin. It is painful to pull back the foreskin. Also when I have passed urine, the head and the foreskin tip feels very itchy and I get burning sensation. The head looks discolored. Kindly hel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your descriptions, it seems either you have balanitis or urethritis. Do you have any history of unprotected sex? Read Full »
I have persistent red spots on my penis despite taking medicines.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a genital skin problem. There is a red color spot with inflammation on my glans penis. I had used antihistamines, antibiotics, and antifungals but they were just temporary relief for the last five months. I am a 29-year-old male. Currently, I take a capsule of Cefix... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. With your descriptions and the image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have developed balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving th... Read Full »
I have tiny ulcers on my penis tip. Could it be balanitis?
Query: Hi doctor,I think I have balanitis. The symptoms seem similar. I visited a physician a year ago and was advised to use Panderm Plus. No is swelling observed in the groin area. There are no small fluid-filled lesions as of now, but initially, there were a few. There are tiny ulcers on my penis tip. C... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your descriptions, it seems you have balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the... Read Full »
I have been suffering from an allergy in my penis head for one year. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old male. I have had some allergy to the head part of my penis and the inner skin of my penis for one year above. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. If possible, please get a review with a picture for better evaluation. With your descriptions, it seems you have balanitis. 1. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balano... Read Full »
How to treat red dots on penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some red dots around my penis. I have already consulted a doctor for that before two years. Doctor prescribed me Clobeatsol and Propionate cream. It got cured, but again now I am getting the same problem. Kindly give me a permanent solution as these dots are increasing. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description seems previously you were affected with a yeast infection, which leads to red dots over the glans penis known as balanitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the foreskin. It ma... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I felt itching on the top part of my penis. Later I developed a red spot-like ulcer that was spreading gradually. I started taking Fluconazole 100 mg once a day and applying candid B cream. But no improvement. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen your query and concern and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems you have balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the fo... Read Full »
I am seeking treatment for a penis foreskin infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Worried because I have experienced some sort of infection in my penis foreskin over the previous week. Kindly suggest some cream for my condition. 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 balanoposthitis with balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overw... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and have been experiencing symptoms of balanitis for the past two to three months. It is painful, and I have noticed that using certain soaps makes it worse. I also get rashes on the head of my penis. Currently, I only take anti-allergy tablets when necessary. Kindly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that you may be experiencing balanitis, which is inflammation of the glans penis. When the inflammation involves the foreskin and prepuce, it is referred to as balanoposthitis. Here are some important points to consider: Predisposing factors: Balanitis c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old, and I have a problem with jock itch. Recently, I noticed some small black marks on the inner glans of my penis. I do not know the reason for this, and I am very worried about it. I do not understand why I am experiencing so many skin problems. I have never had any s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). It seems you have tinea cruris with balanitis. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of... Read Full »