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Suggest Treatment For Penile Yeast Infection
Question: I have either a penile yeast infection or penile thrust...Can I treat over the counter without a prescription
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can use. Keep area dry also
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
If it is a penile yeast/ thrush infection, I would advise my patients to:
a. Keep the area dry - moisture will increase further fungal infection
b. Wear loose clothing's around the area to avoid excessive sweating.
c. Yes, you can use over the counter anti-fungals like candid powders to treat it.
However, if it does not reduce within 8-9 days, you will need to meet your doctor to rule out other causes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Yes, you can use. Keep area dry also
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
If it is a penile yeast/ thrush infection, I would advise my patients to:
a. Keep the area dry - moisture will increase further fungal infection
b. Wear loose clothing's around the area to avoid excessive sweating.
c. Yes, you can use over the counter anti-fungals like candid powders to treat it.
However, if it does not reduce within 8-9 days, you will need to meet your doctor to rule out other causes.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes, Use only locally for now
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking again.
At present oral is not necessary. If it does not go after a few days, then oral can be started.
You can start with Monistat or diflucan for local application. Need to keep area dry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Yes, Use only locally for now
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking again.
At present oral is not necessary. If it does not go after a few days, then oral can be started.
You can start with Monistat or diflucan for local application. Need to keep area dry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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