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Suggest Remedies For White Layer On The Penis Head

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: There is a white layer getting formed on my penis head which has bad odor, when i clean it with warm water, it gets rolled up like thread and goes off. but, the next day it appears again

There is no pain, no other issues apart from this.

I m married and have a kid of 5 years old. we are planning for our next baby.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be candidiasis, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
According to your complaints it seems to be candidiasis which is a yeast infection.
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
I have uploaded the pictures. should i need to postponed my next baby plan.

Kindly advise
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Apply topical antifungal , can be treated easily

Detailed Answer:
It is looking like candidiasis.
It is a very common condition which can be easily treated.
You can plan your baby once it is treated.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to maintain personal hygiene and apply sertaconazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2 weeks.
This should resolve your problem.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Is Topical antifungal also a cream ?
and sertaconazole - should I get both the creams

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You just have to buy sertaconazole cream

Detailed Answer:
sertaconazole is a topical antifungal cream.
You just have to buy sertaconazole cream.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Suggest Remedies For White Layer On The Penis Head

Brief Answer: Seems to be candidiasis, upload pictures Detailed Answer: Hi According to your complaints it seems to be candidiasis which is a yeast infection. I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly. Regards Dr Asmeet