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Query: Hello doctor, My friend tried to insert my penis into his anus. But it did not get penetrated. I got scared and cleaned my penis with soap daily continuously for 10 days. After three days, I felt a burning sensation in my urinary tract. After 10 days, I got yeast-like rashes with red spots, a white ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From your description, it appears that you had an episode of candidal balanoposthitis. This is a fungal infection of the glans and prepuce and is common after unprotected sexual intercourse, in diabetic people, and ... Read Full »
How is penile yeast infection treated?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a yeast infection in my penis for the last two years. I have tried all natural medicines like coconut oil, yogurt, etc. Also, if apply Panderm plus or FourDerm or Candid cream daily, then I feel normal. Otherwise, I am getting inflammation and swelling of the penis. Kindly suggest... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Always evaluate the cause of recurrent yeast infection. It can be any of the following reasons. Maintain good genital hygiene. Daily wash the genital area with soap and water and keep it dry. If you are uncircumcised, then clean under the foreskin. Unprotected sexu... Read Full »
How can I get my painful, red, and swollen penile head treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having some pain on the head of my penis. Coupled with this is the fact that the left side of the head of the penis is red and inflamed. It is as if there is a small but extremely uncomfortable moving sensation within that area. I can actually feel the head of my penis acutely no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesions look like balanitis or rash due to infection. The most common cause can be skin irritants or allergy. Check for blood sugar, avoid allergens like deodorant or new soap or medicine. Use Candid B gel locally for one week. If symptoms are not improved, please ... Read Full »
I have penile yeast infection with itching and pain. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from penile yeast infection since a week (candidal balanitis). Due to lockdown I could not see a doctor and researched online and used Clotrimazole cream IP but no betterment. Since yesterday, itching and pain has increased. Can you please help me out with this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Candida infection present as a whitish membrane over the penile head with reddish mucous. It is very itchy. I hope it is diagnosed by a dermatologist only. Clotrimazole is effective in most of the time. Candida is a normal commensal in our body but in some it causes sym... Read Full »
How to get rid of extra skin after circumcision?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37-years-old male with a height of 5.8 inches and a weight of 260 pounds. I was circumcised at birth. But now, my penis has all the characters of an uncircumcised penis. It produces smegma, odor, and sometimes yeast infections. I am embarrassed about it, and hence I have not aske... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly upload the pictures for a better understanding. Thanks. Read Full »
Can Vaseline cause a yeast infection if used during sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I was having sex using Vaseline. The next day I found a rash under my foreskin and it is like peeling and redness on my penis head. I was having coconut oil for treating the itchiness and today I see red blood blister like things around the corona of the glans. My wife said she got yeas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see macerated scaling and superficial erosions on the glans. This seems like a penile yeast infection. I suggest you take an oral antifungal such as tablet ... Read Full »
I get recurrent burning and discomfort after treatment of penile fungal infection. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I get light burning and discomfort after I have been on antibiotics and sterioids. I had fungal penile infection a year and half back. Why does this keep happening? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. If it is very minor burning, then there is nothing to worry much. How is your urine stream? Good or bad. There might be subclinical infection in your urine which is causing this. I suggest you get below tests done if possible and take below medicin... Read Full »
What does rashes on penis foreskin in an HIV positive mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I am HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. These days I am having rashes on my penis foreskin (it is bad sometimes). I am on ART (Anti retroviral treatment). But, the foreskin infection these days scare me. My foreskin seems to be rough, reddish, broken sometimes and even I do n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I have noted your concern. Firstly, I request you to Kindly upload an image of the affected area so that I can have a look at the skin and guide you accordingly in the best possible way. Read Full »