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Medical Conditions - Candidal Balanoposthitis

Inflammation of both the glans penis and foreskin due to candida infection is called candidal balanoposthitis. It can cause symptoms such as pain, irritation, dry skin, shiny foreskin, itching, burning sensation, foul odor, thick and leathery skin, and unusual discharge.

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I have red rashes encircled with white patches on the glans and foreskin. What could it be?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can use Fucidin (Fusidic acid) cream twice daily for seven days in the morning and noon.

Having a red itchy area on the penis, which pain after urinating. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send a picture of the affected area to help you better. I need to see to suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.

What causes penis infections after unprotected sex?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From your description, it appears that you had an episode of candidal balanoposthitis.

I have irritation of foreskin and whitish discharge. Please advise.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from candidal balanoposthitis. Please send good quality photographs of the lesion taken in a natural light for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. Regards.

What could be the reason for itching and pimples on the genitals?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures (images attached removed to protect the patient's identity), this is Candidal balanoposthitis.

I have pain and redness of penis. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send a few good quality photographs taken in natural light. Regards.

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Dr. Nidhi Jain

Dr. Nidhi Jain

Suffering from balanitis. Using an anti-fungal cream candid-B. The symptoms start again after I stop using the cream.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you ever been diagnosed by a doctor because balanitis has several other causes as well and fungal infection is one of them.

What are the red shiny non-itchy patch on glans penis?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

What causes penis to swell and have tears on the tip of foreskin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, I will help you with your concern.

Why my penile yeast infection persist despite Clotrimazole?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Candida infection presents as a whitish membrane over the penile head with reddish mucous. It is very itchy. I hope it is diagnosed by a dermatologist only.

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