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What causes white tissue layer forming on the penis?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 40-year-old male, and I have diabetes. From a week, I have pain in the penis, and a white tissue like layer is formed. What to do?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

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MD DVL

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Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It seems you have candidiasis. But to be sure, please send photos and details like your latest sugar levels. We can start treatment after that. Take care.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

My fasting sugar level is 160, and postprandial sugar level is 240. I have attached a picture.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Your sugar levels are way too high. Please visit your consulting physician for the same. If the levels remain so high, then this problem will keep recurring, as it is directly related to diabetes. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is candidiasis only. I suggest you apply Onabet (Sertaconazole) cream, twice a day over the problem areas for two weeks. If the problem persists even when your sugar is under control, we may start oral medicines. At present, this cream should suffice. Follow-up after two weeks. Also, clean the area once during a bath, and not every time you go to the bathroom.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 26, 2017
Reviewed At October 28, 2024

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Meha Malhotra
Dr. Meha Malhotra

Dermatology

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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