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How To Treat Itching In Penis For Children?

my child is 5 yrs old, uncircumcised and is constantly grabbing at his penis, he said that the top of it itches - what can i put in that area to prvent the itching and any idea what is causing his problem. I have him pulling the skin back each night in the shower to rinse it, but he knows not to get any soap under the skin.
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Appreciate your concern. Mostly a fungal infection due to repeated and sustained wet area. cosult a skin specialist for medicine .
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How To Treat Itching In Penis For Children?

Hi, Appreciate your concern. Mostly a fungal infection due to repeated and sustained wet area. cosult a skin specialist for medicine .