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I have mild itching inside my penis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have itching in my penis. The itching is not intense but mild, it feels inside the penile hole not outside. I had unprotected sex recently. That is what makes me concerned about it. Otherwise, I do not have any other problems around my genital area, everything seems and feels normal. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Please share a picture of the affected area. if there was unprotected sex one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you to get the following tests done. TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagg... Read Full »
I have itching on my foreskin and penis head. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have itching on my foreskin and my penis head. I looked it up online, and it appears to be balanitis. Also, I can pull my foreskin back when my penis is erect, but it is very tight. I have never had sexual intercourse. I masturbate around twice a month, and I clean my penis every day. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. Please get the following tests done. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). HPV (human papillomavirus) DNA PCR (polymerization chain reaction) test.... Read Full »
Why does my penis head itch with white substance formation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed the presence of a white creamy substance under the foreskin and on the glans, accompanied by slight itching. This issue has been observed for the past 20 days, and I have observed that the formation of the white substance increases when hygiene is neglected. Please help.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be Candidal balanoposthitis, a common condition in men who are diabetic. Typical symptoms include itching, soreness, white patches on the penis head, swelling, irritation, pain, or burning. I sug... Read Full »
Why do I have penis irritation, swelling, and redness?
Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing penis irritation, swelling, redness, and the skin feels soft. I am also noticing some swelling and a couple of small pimples on my penis. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I can understand your concern Please share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, one needs to consider sexually transmitted infections, for which the follo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing redness on the front side of the corona of my glans penis, as well as a few centimeters underneath on the foreskin. I have already been tested for sexual diseases, and the results were negative. The doctor initially diagnosed it as balanitis, so I was prescribed Cane... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Balanitis typically arises due to an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria on the skin. It can be prompted by factors like inadequate hygiene, irritation from certain products, or underlying health conditions. While excessiv... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I received oral sex from a sex worker last month. I had an itching sensation in my penis head and also two rashes on my right hand. Almost in two to three weeks, the rash (reddish, small circle of 1 cm diameter, no itching) disappeared. Slowly itching reduced but not completely. May I k... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by single unprotected oral sex is almost nil unless there are bleeding wounds in the oral cavity. It is unlikely as you would have noticed it. There are so... Read Full »