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Despite medication, why do I still have balanitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have balanitis on the head of my penis, below the foreskin. I am applying T-Bact and taking Augmentin 625 as an oral pill. It has been four days since I have started the medication. It is not going, though itching has reduced somewhat. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanitiscan be either bacterial, fungal, viral or non-infectious. The most common being fungal. It is difficult to say without seeing your clinical picture. Please attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your con... Read Full »
I have had red and white bumps on my genitals. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, Over the last few months, and years I have few issues with my genitals. I started to see small red and white pimples which come and go. I consulted urologist, who examined and said it is a fungal infection. He prescribed me an ointment to apply for two weeks but suggested to go for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the pictures (images attached removed to protect the patient's identity), this is Candidal balanoposthitis. Fungal infection of the glans (tip of the penis) and prepuce (foreskin). I would like to know if you have tested your blood sugar levels because diabetes ... Read Full »
I have penile infection. How much time will it take to recover?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a male, 33 years old, height is 5'38", weight is 123.46 Ibs. I am suffering from infection (red patches and irritation) on glans and shaft of the penis since 18 to 20 days. No pain and burning sensation while urinating. When I clean the glans and shaft using soft cotton cloth, 1 o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I see a large erosion on the glans (tip of the penis). I can list a few possibilities like herpes, candidal balanoposthitis, Zoon's balanitis, erythroplasia of Queyrat. Is this for two weeks ... Read Full »
Why am I having red shiny non-itchy patch on glans penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red shiny patch on penis glans. For one week I had three red, shiny spots on my penis glans. Now wrinkles were appearing. Initially, they were few spots but now one left. They are not itching or hurting. I applied the Itch Guard on it for week. I want it to be cured completel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the spot, I can list a few possibilities like candidal balanoposthitis, herpes, or genital psoriasis. Any history of unprotected sexual intercourse? If yes, how many days back? Were there any blisters or pus-filled lesions before this spot appeared? Read Full »