What Causes Itching On Penis?
Nothing serious.
Detailed Answer:
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ITCHING on penis is most probably due to ring worm infection - Dermatophytes.
The common causes of itch are infections that may be due to bacteria or fungi. Sometimes allergy to condoms [ in sexually active people or even allergy to undergarments [ especially if they are not made of pure cotton] also cause an itch. The itching due to infection may have a discharge and there may be associated redness. So please check if these are present.
It is easily curable with appropriate antifungal antibiotics both topical and systemic and anti-histamines for itching. Both have to be continued for at least 4 weeks to prevent recurrences on the advice of your Dermatologist.
You may try an over the counter available ointment like Candid or clotrimazole twice daily on the affected parts for 4 weeks.
Avoid sharing your clothes, towel, and soaps with others and avoid bathing in common pool. Use cotton inner-wears and avoid tight clothing and its continuous use for more than 10-12 hours.
The other possibilities are seborrheic Dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis and may be due to ecto-parasites. These can be differentiated well by your dermatologist, and all can be easily managed well and he/she will help you recover fast.
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and do I have an other question the white smelly stuff at the base of gland can be dangerous ??
Use candid or Neosporin H ointent.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The smelly stuff is suggestive of an infection- likely to be a bacterial infection. Local cleanliness is necessary to decrease the discharge and infection.
You can use Candid or Clotriazole ointment or Neosporin H ointment locally available over the counter. Oral antibiotics need a prescription after swab culture and physical examination which is not possible online.
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