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What Causes Red And Itchy White Spots All Round The Penis Tip And Foreskin?
Question: Hi I'm 26 and being with my partner for 18 months and have recently had a recurring thrush took antibiotic and it was fine had sex a few times then masturbated and now I have red blotchy itchy little white spot all round the tip and under my foreskin I have being to my local clinic numerous times before I was with my partner and once when I was I have nothing but is it possible they could of missed herpes at all? And I see about diabetes how possible is that?
Brief Answer:
balanitis,fluconazole tablets will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
Description which you mentioned most probably point towards candidal balanitis.
You can acquire this infection on your own or from your partner.Vaginal secretions ,latex,can also irritate the glans causing worsening of condition.
A course of fluconazole 150 mg weekly for 3 weeks will help probably.Stop repeated use of antibioitics as they do not have any role in candida infections and in fact they can worsen the conditions. Application of steroid antifungal combination like candid b will help in reducing itching and redness.
It will be important to treat your partner also.A course of fluconazole or vaginal tablets of clotrimazole will help.
Herpetic infections are always painful and present as ulcers rather than redness so you need not to worry much about it.
Although candida is associated with increased blood sugar,considering your age there is least chance for you to have diabetes at the age of 26.
It will be better if you avoid intercourse till complete cure.
Hope this will solve your problem.In case of any concerns,feel free to ask.Take care.
balanitis,fluconazole tablets will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.I can understand your concern regarding your skin problem.
Description which you mentioned most probably point towards candidal balanitis.
You can acquire this infection on your own or from your partner.Vaginal secretions ,latex,can also irritate the glans causing worsening of condition.
A course of fluconazole 150 mg weekly for 3 weeks will help probably.Stop repeated use of antibioitics as they do not have any role in candida infections and in fact they can worsen the conditions. Application of steroid antifungal combination like candid b will help in reducing itching and redness.
It will be important to treat your partner also.A course of fluconazole or vaginal tablets of clotrimazole will help.
Herpetic infections are always painful and present as ulcers rather than redness so you need not to worry much about it.
Although candida is associated with increased blood sugar,considering your age there is least chance for you to have diabetes at the age of 26.
It will be better if you avoid intercourse till complete cure.
Hope this will solve your problem.In case of any concerns,feel free to ask.Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Where do I get these medications from over counter or doctor. What is the medication called.
Brief Answer:
candid b is on counters.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All these medications are known as antifungal agents.
Candid b is available on counters.For fluconazole tablets and clotrimazole vaginal tablets you need a prescription.In any case do not miss treatment of your partner.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
candid b is on counters.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
All these medications are known as antifungal agents.
Candid b is available on counters.For fluconazole tablets and clotrimazole vaginal tablets you need a prescription.In any case do not miss treatment of your partner.
Hope this will help you.Take care.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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