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Why am I getting repeated itchy rash on the penis?

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Published At June 12, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 36 year old male. I have been having itchy rashes and white layer on my penis with burning sensation. Since 20 days the symptoms subsided with Dettol hand wash. But again, it reappeared. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query and I have understood it.

It can be a candidal infection.Classical candidal infection presents with the following signs and symptoms like itching, redness, edema, white deposition and linear cracks all around on the inner surface of the prepuce. Rather than using just a plain antifungal cream, I would suggest you to use a topical steroid and antifungal combination cream (Clotrimazole and Beclomethasone) twice daily for seven days. I would also suggest an oral antifungal either Fluconazole 150 mg single dose or Itraconazole capsules 100 mg twice daily for a week. An oral antihistamine like Cetirizine once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with their consent. Also, you should get your blood sugar level checked.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dr. Sushil Kakkar

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