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Please help me cure penis itching present along with foul smell and yellowish discharge.
Query: Hi doctor, I started to have itching in my penis before two days back. I checked my prepuce and found it to be reddish. little thick and inflamed. I had a foul smell and yellowish discharge present below the glans. A few months back, I saw a urologist for testicular pain where the initial examinati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have developed balanoposthitis. Balanitis is an inflammation of the head of the penis. Balanoposthitis is an inflammation affecting both the penis head and the foreskin. Both can result in pain and swelling. It causes difficulty to retract the foreskin causing Phimo... Read Full »
I have allergic symptoms on the penis. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old male having allergy on the head part of my penis and the inner skin of my penis. I had consulted a local doctor. The doctors said it was just an allergy and gave me some tablets and ointments. But it is not resolving. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have balanitis or balanoposthitis. The predisposing factors for your condition include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of over-the-counter medications, and nonretraction of the foreskin. The ailment can a... Read Full »
I still have balanitis despite taking medications. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My doctor told me that I have balanitis. He prescribed Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone cream, Itraconazole capsules (one capsule every day) and Levocetirizine dihydrochloride (one tablet for every night) for 10 days. I have finished all medicines in 10 days. First three days I felt that I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment which you are taking is entirely correct. Continue it for another two to three weeks. Undergo a test for diabetes as balanitis is a recurrent problem in a diabetes patient. Also, please attach some photo of the area so that it will be easy to diagnose t... Read Full »
How to fix dryness of penile head caused after stopping steroid cream for phimosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing dryness on the head of my penis and it seems to be not self-lubricating. If I do not put any lubricate on the head of my penis it will become dry and there is a stinging pain. For the last four months, I have been applying steroid cream to the head of my penis as well as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your queries. You are having dryness of glans penis. And from the photograph, (attachment removed to protect identity) what I assume is, you are having balanitis. You had phimosis. And you applied steroid cream for that. Now your foreskin is retra... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have irritation and bumps on my genital area. I have tried antifungals, but still, I did not feel better. I am looking for help from someone to see what it could be. I do not have insurance, so that is why I am seeking help here. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Clotrimazole cream (Candid cream) twice daily in the morning and night for three weeks. Wash area with Episoft cleanser or No soap cleanser daily for two months. Apply Fucidin cream (Fusidic acid) cream in the daytime for ten days. Maintain proper genital hygiene.... Read Full »
I have balanitis due to a urine dripping issue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing the problem of urine dripping for some time, which has led to the development of balanitis. Despite taking a shower regularly every day, the issue persists. Could you please suggest an ointment for balanitis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. You are facing an inflammation of the head of the penis, and it can be caused by various factors such as poor hygiene, yeast infections, bacterial infections, or sexually tra... Read Full »
Why do I have red spots on my penis after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex one month back. But my penis shaft has some red spots. These spots suddenly appeared and went away, and my penis gland has bright red color areas. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was unprotected sex, you need to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you do the following investigations. 1. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). 2. HPV DNA PCR (human papillomavirus (HPV) polymerase... Read Full »
I have an ulcer and itching on my penis. Is it phimosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I am suffering from balanitis. I have a little ulcer on the head of my penis. Penis foreskin becomes a little red and some white layer is there on it. I have itching problem on it. And also some cuts on the outer skin. Maybe it is phimosis. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Balanitis means inflammation of the glans penis. It could be because of fungal infection or herpes or allergic contact dermatitis. The treatment is different for each condition. It is difficult to prescribe any medication without seeing the clinical picture. Please atta... Read Full »
I have recurring balanitis. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from penile infection/balanitis for almost three months. This is occurring every week once or twice but it is disappearing after two to three days and coming back again. Initially, my symptoms were:Itching.Redness around the head of the penis.Swelling under the foreskin,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, you are suffering from balanitis. It can be due to irritation from soap or other products that you are using to wash that area, or it can be due to a fungal infection. I would like you to check your blood sugar. Discontinue the use of soap and other... Read Full »
I am feeling slightly itchy on my penis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am feeling slightly itchy on penis. I am worried because I have once had unprotected sex. I am fine from a long time, and the itching is very mild but my mind goes there again and again. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is there any active skin lesion? Is it associated with discharge? Do you have an itching/burning sensation anywhere else on the body? Please answer the above-mentioned questions and kindly send an image for better understanding. Read Full »