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Suggest Treatment To Relieve Itching And Rash On The Penis Under The Foreskin

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Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2018
Question: I believe I have Balanitis.

3 weeks back, I started experiencing itch under the foreskin and mild reddish rash on the pennis under the foreskin. Was NOT involved in any risky sexual encounter. I did have sex with my wife, but she does not have any yeast infection, at least not that she has any symptoms

I used topical antifungal cream and that seemed to hep, but it is still not completely gone. I do experience some itch, mild rash that comes and goes, and a feeling that the head of the pennis is a bit sensitive. I have used the topical antifungal not for almost 3+ weeks each night.

After about 3.5 weeks of using the 1% clotrimazole cream, everything completely cleared out and I felt normal. However, after 3 days, the reddish rash has come back. There is o itch, but the rash has come back.
I have not taken any oral antifungal tabs yet, but I did apply local antibiotic as well while I was applying the antifngal cream just so that it will clear if it is bacterial verses fungal.

What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist), I have noted your concern.

I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)
Ok. I' will post a picture shortly. Thanks
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Hello Dr.

I have uploaded 2 images.

Thanks for your help.
AJ
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Candida balanitis. Oral and topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have viewed the images.
It seems like a Yeast/Candida infection.
I suggest you to apply a topical Antifungal e.g Clotrimazole 1 % cream, twice daily, for a week.
In addition to this you may take a tab Fluconazole once a day for 3 days.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Do you believe for sure it is fungal, and not bacterial?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Candidal balanitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

The image is suggestive of candidal balanitis. However, confirmation of diagnosis requires either culture of candida from the glans or a therapeutic trial with topical Antifungals.

Take care,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Suggest Treatment To Relieve Itching And Rash On The Penis Under The Foreskin

Brief Answer: Kindly upload images Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist), I have noted your concern. I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better. Regards