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What Causes Cracks Pn Penis Foreskin?

Posted on Thu, 22 May 2014

Question: Hi Dr.,
I have issue with penis forskin. I noticed just today. There is cracks ( red cut marks) on the forskin of penis. When I stretch the skin or pull it then it gives much pain and crack (cuts) appears.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to Fungal infection of foreskin,

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have cracks on foreskin which is painful too.

This is due to Mucocutaneous Genital Candidiasis which is very common in diabetic individuals.

Please check your blood sugar levels to confirm whether your Diabetes is under control or not.

Please take anti fungal medicines like Fluconozole and antibiotics like Cefexime twice daily along with topical anti fungal jelly for local application.

Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,
I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 hours later)

Hi Dr,
Thanks for your response and it really helpful. Can you please tell me how serious this problem is and can be curable or not?
Actually I reached US yesterday so I may not get Indian medicines. Will it be possible to tell me medicines which I can get in US?
I am getting "Lotrimin Anti-Fungal Cream" and Fluconazole 150 mg. Is these medicine OK?
Can you please provide some name for Antibiotics available in US/

Thanks for all your help.

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not a serious problem at all.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
You can take Lotrium and fluconazole that is available there .As regards antibiotics and all the drugs you can get the other brands available there by getting prescription from local Dr.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 minutes later)

Thanks a lot Doctor. You are really a great help. Just last question. I have "Levoday 500" which is a antibiotic. Can I take that?

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes It is Levofloxacin Can take it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

Livoday 500 is an antibiotic ( Levofloxacin) .You can take it .
Thanks and Regards

Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar