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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Penis

Posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016

Question: I have a itching problem in my penis

This is how my penis look like and i applied some itching lotion

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.

I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.

It is safe and effective.
You can try this.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)

Hey ! Am scared of aids and do u think is that a symptoms of aids . Because i had sex with my friend who is XXXXXXX one time with condoms so scared !

And i want to make sure this in not any type of STD infection ? can i know the diet to solve the fungus infection ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Just relax.
It's not aids.
It's a common fungal infection and can be easily treated with the use of antifungals.
Fungal infection cannot be cured with diet.
You need to apply medication for that.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (34 hours later)

How long it takes to cure doctor ? Coz i have this infection for 15 day and i started apply the ointment u told am started applying it . I need ur help pls

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
One month.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It will take at least one month for complete recovery.
Be patient and continue with treatment.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar