KOH examination is also known as the fungal smear test, a simple skin test to detect fungal infection, where KOH stands for potassium, oxygen, and hydrogen, respectively. Ringworm and Tinea cruris are the common fungal infections determined by this test. It is also done to check the prognosis of fungal infection after treatment.
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I am seeking treatment for a penis foreskin infection. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Worried because I have experienced some sort of infection in my penis foreskin over the previous week. Kindly suggest some cream for my condition. 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 balanoposthitis with balanitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overw... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed irritation in my penis for the past few days. There are dark brown or black spots near the foreskin of the penis, causing irritation and slight pain after passing urine. Is it bacterial or fungal infection? Please suggest to me any medicine or preventive measure.Thank y... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You have balanoposthitis. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Balanitis involving the foreskin and prepuce is termed balanoposthitis. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene and overwashing, use of o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male and have itching and red rashes on my penis. I applied Candiderma ointment, and the symptoms resolved. After, I had sex with my partner. At the time of sex, I got a very rough feel inside and had a burning sensation after sex. The next day, I noticed the penis ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. It seems you have balanitis. Candiderma contains Beclometasone (0.025%), Gentamicin (0.5%), and Clotrimazole (1%). As one of the ingredients is a steroid, avoid it in fungal infection. Balanitis is inflammation of t... Read Full »
What is the infection on the outside of penis with white, flaky spots?
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed some sort of an infection on the outside of my penis. It has been a little over a week and there are white, flaky spots now. Can you please advice? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I can have a look and guide you better. Read Full »