I have fluid-filled red spots on the head of penis. Is this recurrent balanitis?

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Yes, it is balanoposthitis. Is there itching, burning, tingling sensation, pain, irritation? Contact with irritant? Allergic reaction to irritant soap? Sexually active? Any infection in past herpes, candidal balanitis? Any recurrent episode? Do you have burning micturition, increased frequency of urination, or urethral discharge? Excess scratching and rubbing of the lesion, or rough handling? Do reply.

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It is a fungal infection with a secondary bacterial infection. Wear loose comfortable thin cotton inners. Stay in a cool environment. Avoid sweating. Keep the area dry, as moist body areas favor fungus growth. Avoid scratching or rubbing lesions as it may cause secondary bacterial infection. Use candid cream at night for seven days and Fucidin cream at daytime for seven days. Avoid harsh soap use. Use mild neutral cleanser to clean the area. Take tablet Wicet (Levocetirizine) 5 mg twice daily for seven days if itching, tablet Fluconazole 150 mg once a week for three weeks. Do not worry it will heal in four to seven days. Maintain proper genital hygiene so that no chance of recurrence. Are you a diabetic? Do you have uncontrolled sugar levels? Do you have a habit of masturbation, lubricant use? History of atopy or allergies?

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Balanitis is a recurrent condition, it occurs when hygiene is compromised or in contact with an irritant or infective etiology. Is there any itching? Are using any harsh soap like Dettol? Doing rough handling? Do you have an increased frequency of urination? Do you have burning pain or irritation at the penile meatus?

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Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis, common in men. Balanoposthitis is swelling of the glans along with the foreskin. These are due to poor hygiene. They do not cause any symptoms in the initial stage after inflammation, the symptoms occur like small papules or white patches on the head of the penis, the skin on the head of the penis appears dull red and glazed, swelling, irritation, foul smelling, white or lumpy discharge, tight foreskin, pain or burning on urination, pain during sex, soreness, itching. Risk factors are uncircumcised males, indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, use of steroids on sensitive penile skin, improper hygiene, obesity, dry skin, eczema, and not drying area after washing. scented soap, moisturize, and lubricants can cause irritation. It is not usually transmitted sexually, but advisable to refrain from unprotected sex until the infection is treated. If mild infection, no treatment is needed or a single dose of oral Fluconazole 150 mg is needed. Use topical Miconazole or Clotrimazole (antifungal will suffice) for seven to 14 days. Severe inflammation is not seen and there is improvement seen.