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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 long should I continue taking Fluconazole for pain in penile head and foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor, I was struggling with reddening, itching, and tenderness on the penis head and under the foreskin. I self-diagnosed a fungal infection and started applying Candid B cream twice a day for a week. With a slow recovery, I decided to take oral medication for the same. My pharmacist sugges... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Get physically examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition and treat accordingly. Take medicine only under prescription and close observation of the doctor. Check vitals. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Maintain strict hygiene. Wear loose cotton c... Read Full »
Why does my 1-month-old baby have a mouth ulcer on the tongue?
Query: Hi doctor, My 1-month-old baby has a mouth ulcer on the tongue. The baby cries while feeding, and sometimes there is light milky urine at the end of urination. The current medication includes Vitamin D3 and Gudcef drops given four days ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Based on your description, there may be a fungal infection. I suggest applying Candid mouth cream. You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting me. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,The Tinea cruris has been spreading in my underwear area. It is very itchy. I am using candid B cream but after a few hours, it has started again. Please suggest some curable tricks and suggest some medicines which are available in all medicine shops. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It looks like tinea cruris. Tinea cruris is a fungal infection of the groin, I suggest you follow certain general measures 1. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use Clotrimazole (Zinc oxide and Aerosil) powder freque... Read Full »
I have recurrent eczema and fungal infections. How to treat it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a chronic problem for the past six to seven years. I have the problem itching in all the skin folds and the pressed areas like under the belt including genital areas and anus. I showed the same to a doctor and he diagnosed this as eczema and fungal infection. The doctor prescrib... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history, past treatment and its response are suggestive of intertrigo, a fungal infection of the body folds. In people with heavy sweating activities, diabetes, overweight, those wearing tight clothing and in people with prolonged sitting activities the body folds ar... Read Full »
How to control itching and accumulation of dirt in my foreskin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having itching and some accumulated dirt in my penis foreskin. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be smegma (buildup of dead skin cell between foreskin and penis). Send me clear pictures to help you out with the problem. Read Full »
Why do I have a burning sensation in tip of the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a burning sensation in my penis for a few days. It has been on and off, and I recently noticed a red sore at the tip. I am very clean all the time and with a single partner. I drink a lot of water and stay clean. This appears to be infected, and it burns when I urinate and unti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Burning sensation in the tip of the penis can be due to balanitis, and it causes irritation and itching. If there is any growth, it can be due to PPP (pearly penile papules). Also, check for diabetes, and for investigation, you need to do random blood sugar, and a sw... Read Full »
My problem is genital redness which persists even after medications. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 25 years old male. My problem is the redness of the genitals. It has been two months now. It first started from my penis head with four or five red bumps-like spots. Then I consulted a dermatologist. He gave me Candid-B cream to apply and some anti-fungal tablets. But I mistakenly ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history given by you, it could be irritant contact dermatitis followed by application of dettol. Since you have used most of the creams and few of it containing steroids, your skin has got thinned, and that is why you could see red colored vessels. I... Read Full »
Why do I have redness and constant itching sensation in my penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 39 year old male. I weigh 89.7 kg. I have a constant itching sensation in the penis. Also, there is dirt around the foreskin. Even though I clean it frequently with fresh water, it is back in two to three hours. The tip of my penis is also redder than usual. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms indicate a fungal infection. Send me a picture of your condition for a more accurate treatment. Have you got yourself tested for diabetes? I suggest you take the following medications for at least three weeks: Tablet Fluka (Fluconazole) 150 mg every al... Read Full »
Why does the inside of my penis itch?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having itching inside my penis since three days. When I urinate, the itching gets increased and after urination, it subsides. There is no rash. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is it inside the penis or on the penis head? Do you have any other symptoms like fever, slow flow of urine, or straining to pass urine? Any history of recent sexual activity? It looks like a urinary tract infection at present. Waiting for your answers. Read Full »