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What causes vitiligo of the penis?

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Published At March 18, 2023
Reviewed AtJanuary 16, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a white patch on my penis since the last two months. I thought it was vitiligo, but I am curious to know if it is a yeast infection.

Please advice.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please answer the questions for details.

  1. Is it itchy and burning?
  2. Is there excess scratching and rubbing?
  3. Is the patch spreading?
  4. Is there moisture, occlusive wear, or friction?
  5. Do you follow improper genital hygiene?
  6. Is there recurrent episode?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I am suffering from none of the above conditions.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is penile vitiligo with superficial fungal infection.

  1. Apply Luliconazole 1 % cream (Luliact cream) at night on the dry, scaly lesions for three weeks.
  2. Apply 2 % Miconazole cream at night for three weeks.
  3. Wash genital area with Episoft cleanser or no soap cleanser daily.
  4. Ketoconazole soap for a bath for one month.
  5. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.
  6. Avoid occlusive innerwear/clothes.
  7. Wear loose, comfortable thin cotton inners.
  8. Avoid friction, heat, moisture, or injury.
  9. Moisture favors fungal growth, so keep the area clean and dry.
  10. Clean the area with warm water, dry it, and then apply the cream with clean hands.
  11. Maintain proper genital hygiene.

Regards.

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

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav
Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Venereology

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