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Medical Conditions - Frictional Dermatitis

Frictional dermatitis is a condition where frictional trauma causes dermatitis. The common cause is contact with an agent that irritates the skin or triggers allergic reactions. It is managed by avoiding irritants, applying anti-itch cream on the affected region, and taking an oral anti-itch drug.

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I got a small non-raised patch of dry irritated skin on penis head. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Please send few more photographs taken in natural light. I hope this information will help you. Thank you.

What could be done to manage small rashes on the belt line?

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I have a purplish rash on my penis. Could it be an STD?

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How to manage the skin problem behind the ear due to glass?

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Can a painless red scratch on the butt indicate intertrigo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness over the gluteal cleft is caused by friction, sweating and may be due to intertrigo. Intertrigo is caused by bacterial or fungal infection leading to maceration of the skin.

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What causes soreness under head of penis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your case in detail. Well in short as you know there are two possibilities: 1. Friction erosion. 2. It could be herpes infection.

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How to treat the pain and burning sensation in penis due to excessive use of delay spray?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The healing time for your condition can vary, but typically it takes around 15 days.

My 9-year-old son has a painless bump on his penis for two months. How to get rid of it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Crusted lesion (of short duration) over the penis in childhood can be due to frictional dermatitis, allergy and Scabies.

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What causes redness in the skin around the anus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It could be frictional dermatitis. Please share a clinical picture for further diagnosis. I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Kindly suggest me a natural way to whiten or even the tone of my penile.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I saw the pictures, and I could notice the discoloration (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

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