Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Irritation On Head Of Penis
Question: I've been having irritation on the head of my penis, particularly around the corona. I walk a lot for my job and it feels like the head was chafed, but it has been two months and has only improved a little bit. I have seen my doctor and he said that there is nothing wrong.
-skin is red and purple
-hurts to touch the head
-no discharge/foul smell
-not sexually active
-feels/looks better when dry
-skin is red and purple
-hurts to touch the head
-no discharge/foul smell
-not sexually active
-feels/looks better when dry
Brief Answer:
It's fungal Balanitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
There us definitely redness at region of corona. This is very much likely to be due to fungal balanitis.
I would suggest you the following
1. Keep the area clean and dry . Wash it thoroughly with soap and water. Wash it thoroughly with water to remove all the residue of soap. Dry it after bath
2. Local application of combination of antifungal like Clotrimazole and steroid like Betamethasone twice a day for 2 weeks will help in resolution of symptoms.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
It's fungal Balanitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
There us definitely redness at region of corona. This is very much likely to be due to fungal balanitis.
I would suggest you the following
1. Keep the area clean and dry . Wash it thoroughly with soap and water. Wash it thoroughly with water to remove all the residue of soap. Dry it after bath
2. Local application of combination of antifungal like Clotrimazole and steroid like Betamethasone twice a day for 2 weeks will help in resolution of symptoms.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
It is fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
I had already viewed the attachment and my opinion is its fungal Balanitis (inflammation of glans ) and it should respond with antifungal and steroid application.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
It is fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
I had already viewed the attachment and my opinion is its fungal Balanitis (inflammation of glans ) and it should respond with antifungal and steroid application.
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
