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Is fungal infection the main cause for losing skin on my penis?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Before two weeks, I had sex for the first time without a condom. Three days ago, I noticed that the head of my penis, which is folded from inside, is irritated. I am losing skin on my penis, there is every day a layer that is becoming very soft, and then I clean it by removing it (just by rubbing it). I am not too worried about wanting to know what it is and find a solution. The girl I had sex with also feels an irritation on the skin of her genital organs. I am planning to make an appointment to check for STD. I do not know how long it will take, as COVID-19 makes everything more complicated.
Answered by Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

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Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil is a urologist who can diagnose and manage urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders. He can provide expertise in kidney stones, prostate diseases, and urinary infections. He can do surgical and minimally invasive urological procedures. He can manage male infertility and sexual health issues. He can treat urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction. He can give prostate cancer screening and management.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The most common cause will be a fungal infection, and the treatment will be with Canesten cream (Clotrimazole) to apply twice daily for a week. But since the lady is also symptomatic, it is better to go for STD (sexually transmitted disease) screening for both partners. STD screening will include swab for gonococcal and chlamydial infections (blood test for herpes, syphilis, hepatitis B). Please use the Canesten cream, then perform the required tests and follow up with results.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Can we have sex with a condom while using the cream? Or should we wait for a week?

Answered by Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Education:

MRCS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil is a urologist who can diagnose and manage urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders. He can provide expertise in kidney stones, prostate diseases, and urinary infections. He can do surgical and minimally invasive urological procedures. He can manage male infertility and sexual health issues. He can treat urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction. He can give prostate cancer screening and management.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, please no sex till completion of treatment.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 11, 2021
Reviewed At August 7, 2023

Education:

MRCS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil is a urologist who can diagnose and manage urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders. He can provide expertise in kidney stones, prostate diseases, and urinary infections. He can do surgical and minimally invasive urological procedures. He can manage male infertility and sexual health issues. He can treat urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction. He can give prostate cancer screening and management.

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Education:

MRCS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil is a urologist who can diagnose and manage urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders. He can provide expertise in kidney stones, prostate diseases, and urinary infections. He can do surgical and minimally invasive urological procedures. He can manage male infertility and sexual health issues. He can treat urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction. He can give prostate cancer screening and management.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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