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What Causes Black Spots Near Genitals Which Turn Red And Peel?

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014

Question: hello. i have had a few black spots near my balls and penis skin for a few years.NON ITCHY.but now the black spots have become red and they come off when i scratch.please help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. There is a possibility that you have developed fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)

can you suggest any medicines or cream for the infection.
i will be able to upload the pics in a few days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
clotrimazole

Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can start applying ointment clotrimazole twice daily.
It is an antifungal.
Try to upload the pictures.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar