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Taking Fleconide For Afib. Having Skin Irritation On Penis. What Could Be The Cause?
Question: i have skin irritation on my penis down the shaft and around the head also around the circumsiscion line. I am a healthy 78 y o man. i do however take fleconide for my afib...might that be the problem? might it just be a fungus? i have been prescribed desoximetasone 25% which helps but not enough. Any ideas?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The skin irritation on penis and its head is most probably due to ring worm infection (Dermatophytes).
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. It is not related to taking fleconide.
You may try an over the counter available ointment like Candid or clotrimazole twice daily along with the dexamethasone ointment 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 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.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The skin irritation on penis and its head is most probably due to ring worm infection (Dermatophytes).
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. It is not related to taking fleconide.
You may try an over the counter available ointment like Candid or clotrimazole twice daily along with the dexamethasone ointment 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 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.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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