Candidal balanitis is a fungal infection of the glans penis caused by the yeast Candida Albicans. Some of the symptoms include tight foreskin, redness, foul smell, painful urination, and sores on the penis.
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I have been diagnosed with balanitis. What is the cure?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 44 year old male. I have itching on the head of the penis and the foreskin. It started about 3-4 days back. But now it seems that I have symptoms of balanitis. I found white substance under the foreskin. There is also some minor tear which make it difficult for me to move my foreski... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a difference between Candid cream and Candid B cream. This seems like you are having candidial balanitis. Please apply Onabet cream (Sertaconazole) twice daily for a week. Wear loose cotton underpants. Do not wash your foreskin every time you use the bathroom. Ke... Read Full »
Please provide medicine for infection in penis.
Query: Hello doctor,I had an infection in my penis like fungal. Please provide the medicine to cure that skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks more like herpes genitalis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Can you please send details like: Duration of the problem. Are you sexually active? If yes then is there any similar complaint in your partner? Any burning or discharge? Any swe... Read Full »
Can infection on penis cause severe itching?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from an infection on my penis. I am using Clotrimazole cream over the infection. Once I miss applying cream a day, the penis gets infected with red patches, pus-filled boils and there is severe itching. My partner is not affected by any problem though we are sexually active... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send photos of the affected area before applying Clotrimazole cream. After seeing your images, I can give my comment about your problem. Read Full »