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What Causes Darkened Dry Skin Blotches At The Base Of Penis?
Question: Dry skin blotches on the base of penis. Dark in color. Sometimes dry and flaky. No puss. Have had it nearly 10 months. Tried triple antibiotic ointment. Not helping. Don't think it is STD related as my spouse was tested when she became pregnant. What is it, and how should I treat it.
Brief Answer:
It seems to be a fungal infection. Use candid powder and lotion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through the description and image that you have provided. Going by the description it seems to be due to a fungal infection. Application of Candid (clotrimazole) lotion and Candid powder should provide relief. Antibiotics would not be helpful in case of a fungal infection. Maintaining proper hygiene is also essential.
Try it and see if you get relief. If not, please upload an image of the affected area using the facility on the upper right of this page and I would try to help you further.
Let me know if I could be of further assistance.
Regards
It seems to be a fungal infection. Use candid powder and lotion
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through the description and image that you have provided. Going by the description it seems to be due to a fungal infection. Application of Candid (clotrimazole) lotion and Candid powder should provide relief. Antibiotics would not be helpful in case of a fungal infection. Maintaining proper hygiene is also essential.
Try it and see if you get relief. If not, please upload an image of the affected area using the facility on the upper right of this page and I would try to help you further.
Let me know if I could be of further assistance.
Regards
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