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What should I apply for the tear or a cut in my foreskin?
Query: Hi doctor, I think I have balanitis. I do have a tight foreskin. I usually have a tear or cut in the foreskin. If I apply Tenovate GN, it goes, but comes again. It is slightly less if I apply a moisturizing cream. I am a diabetic (with medicine PP is 160 to 180). I also had HSV type 1 on genitals al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly send an image and revert back. Without clinical photographs, it is difficult to comment. In the case of a diabetic individual, balanoposthitis is very common. You should not apply Tenovate GN cream (Clobetasol and Neomycin) as it contains a steroid and long-ter... Read Full »
Why are there rash and white layers on the head of the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old male. I have a rash and a white layer formation on my head of the penis. It is itchy. I always have this problem for at least a month. I need a permanent solution to get cured. Is this related to any HIV issue? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is called Balanoposthitis, in which there is inflammation of glans (penis tip) and foreskin. Most often, it is caused by candida (fungus). It is contagious, and it spread... Read Full »
I am having an infection with pain and discomfort near my penis head since yesterday. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having an infection near the head of my penis since yesterday. I am maintaining good hygiene, but I am experiencing slight pain and discomfort. I have had this same issue about 4-5 years back. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. To better assist you, could you kindly provide some additional information: Do you have a history of diabetes or hypertension? Have you undergone any previous surgeries? When did you first notice this issue? Are yo... Read Full »
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 have swelling in foreskin with itching and pain during sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old, student. Recently, during a sexual intercourse I felt an acute pain after which I suddenly stopped. The next day I had swelling all around my penis. It seems like the foreskin has swollen. I was a bit worried so I visited the GP here who advised me to take anti-bact... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreskin of your glans is edematous and little inflammatory (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition may be due to vigorous sexual activity against the dry vagina or may be due to local infection. Possibility of balanoposthitis. So you may... Read Full »
What are the red and itchy bumps present on the tip of the penis?
Query: Hello doctor,There are red and itchy tiny bumps all over the tip of the penis and inside the foreskin. What could it be? About three weeks ago, I had the same problem, which disappeared on its own, in about three days. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have balanoposthitis. It is mostly due to candidal fungal infection. This is not contagious, and it is not a serious issue. I suggest you try the following: Lulifin (Luliconazole) cream, once daily at bedtime for four consecutive weeks. Hydrocortisone cream,... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having itching on my penis tip for two days, I have a white substance collected near the forehead, but I cleaned it with water. I was not involved in intercourse. I have not masturbated for five days. I had testicular pain and did sonography. The test results were negative, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have balanitis. It can be confirmed if you can share a few pictures. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed irritation in my penis for the past few days. There are dark brown or black spots near the foreskin of the penis, causing irritation and slight pain after passing urine. Is it bacterial or fungal infection? Please suggest to me any medicine or preventive measure.Thank y... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have balanoposthitis. 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 o... Read Full »
I am experiencing a reddish ringworm infection-like lesion in my penis. What are they?
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes and a reddish ringworm infection on my penis. Please recommend medication and the best antifungal cream for me. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.It appears that you have balanitis. Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans penis. Balanoposthitis is a kind of balanitis that affects the foreskin and prepuce. Poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter drugs, and lack of foreskin retraction are also risk ... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection on the inside covering of my penis, despite using Candid-B. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, It has been more than two years since it happened. My penis's inside covering has a fungus infection again. I used Candid-B for ten days, and even then, there has been no change. Please suggest a solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have balanoposthitis. Do not use Candid-B (Beclamethossone and Clotrimazole) as it contains steroids. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is ... Read Full »