Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman
Venereology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have soreness at the base of my penis.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I think it is chronic eczema. It is not infectious, but please do not scratch it. Do not leave any soap residues there. I advise you to try Betnovate-C (Betamethasone and Clioquinol) cream apply topically before bedtime for one week. Any Emollient (moisturizer) during the day. Tablet Cetirizine to be taken orally at bedtime for one week.
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Patient's Query
Thank you, doctor, for your reply.
Will Benadryl and an eczema cream work? I also have Aquaphor.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, you can use Benadryl (tablet) orally once at bedtime instead of Cetirizine (tablet), which I prescribed above, but I do not think Benadryl (cream) is the right choice. Regarding Aquaphor, it is a good moisturizer and emollient that you can use it anywhere anytime, but it is not enough for treating your skin this time, so please apply Betnovate-C (cream) for one week. And follow the instructions mentioned above.
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