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I have been diagnosed with balanitis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with balanitis. Can you help with the irritation to go away? I have had it for five months. Currently, I am using steroid cream. I have been given antibiotics and steroid creams like Hydrocortisone, Clotrimazole and Betamethasone, but still the irritation is present.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said you have irritation in the penile area. I would like to add few more questions. Is there any tightness of foreskin? Does it become difficult to retract the foreskin? Did foreskin become whitish? Are you diabetic? Fungal balanitis is the most commo... Read Full »
Why do I have redness and constant itching sensation in my penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 39 year old male. I weigh 89.7 kg. I have a constant itching sensation in the penis. Also, there is dirt around the foreskin. Even though I clean it frequently with fresh water, it is back in two to three hours. The tip of my penis is also redder than usual. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms indicate a fungal infection. Send me a picture of your condition for a more accurate treatment. Have you got yourself tested for diabetes? I suggest you take the following medications for at least three weeks: Tablet Fluka (Fluconazole) 150 mg every al... Read Full »
I have a fungal infection under my inner thigh. Kindly suggest some medication.
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed some fungal infection under my inner thigh. It is itching badly. It is red and round with elevated outer edges. It is very close to scrotum. It first developed two weeks before. When I applied Clotrimazole it got cured but recurred again now. Can you advise some medicatio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fungal infection indeed is very problematic if it becomes recurrent. First of all you keep the following precaution in mind. Do not keep the area wet at all. Use powder frequently to keep it dry. Avoid itching and do not scratch it. Change the undergarments regularly. Av... Read Full »