HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

default
Posted on Thu, 14 Sep 2017
Question: Balanitis on glans for over two months now. I have been applying nystatin 3x a day now for 1.5 months and it has not healed. Can you diagnose by image what is causing the swelling?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Use an oral antifungal

Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images.

Yes. the corona of glans penis seems a bit inflammed. Seems like candidal balanitis. Perhaps it is complicated by irritation to soap and may be topical nystatin!
I suggest you to stop all topicals. Just take an oral antifungal e.g tab. fluconzole 150mg (zocon tab 150mg), once daily for 3 days.
Clean the area with lukewarm water. Avoid soaps etc.

Regards
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Kakkar

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 9612 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Internal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

Brief Answer: Use an oral antifungal Detailed Answer: hello. thank you for writing to us. I am Dr. kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have viewed the images. Yes. the corona of glans penis seems a bit inflammed. Seems like candidal balanitis. Perhaps it is complicated by irritation to soap and may be topical nystatin! I suggest you to stop all topicals. Just take an oral antifungal e.g tab. fluconzole 150mg (zocon tab 150mg), once daily for 3 days. Clean the area with lukewarm water. Avoid soaps etc. Regards