Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Does A Greyish Lesion On The Foreskin Indicate?
Question: hello doctor,
i have a grayish lesion that has a smooth surface where the foreskin folds over near the head (I am circumcised). When my penis is dry it gets dry and scaly. Im not sure what it is and should I be worried?
tq
i have a grayish lesion that has a smooth surface where the foreskin folds over near the head (I am circumcised). When my penis is dry it gets dry and scaly. Im not sure what it is and should I be worried?
tq
Brief Answer:
Seems to be due to a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have checked the attached images and have gone through the description. It seems that you have a fungal infection. In that case, application of candid (clotrimazole) lotion topically and at othertimes using clotrimazole powder to keep the area dry, should help in resolving the problem. If improvement occurs in a week or so, perhaps there is nothing to worry about.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Seems to be due to a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have checked the attached images and have gone through the description. It seems that you have a fungal infection. In that case, application of candid (clotrimazole) lotion topically and at othertimes using clotrimazole powder to keep the area dry, should help in resolving the problem. If improvement occurs in a week or so, perhaps there is nothing to worry about.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
What other diagnosis besides fungal infection could it be ?
Brief Answer:
It seems to be nothing other than a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
I do not feel it to be anything else. I do not want to unnecessarily confuse you with other differential diagnoses.
It seems to be nothing other than a fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
I do not feel it to be anything else. I do not want to unnecessarily confuse you with other differential diagnoses.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Is it fine if i get the candid lotion instead of the powder?
how long will I need to use it for and how often ?
And what may be the cause of the fungal infection ?
how long will I need to use it for and how often ?
And what may be the cause of the fungal infection ?
Brief Answer:
Can use candid lotion.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. You can use Candid lotion, in fact it would be better. I insisted use of candid powder additionally (alongside the use of lotion) to keep the area dry. Fungal infections occur due to the wetness of the sweat accumulation.
Regards
Can use candid lotion.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. You can use Candid lotion, in fact it would be better. I insisted use of candid powder additionally (alongside the use of lotion) to keep the area dry. Fungal infections occur due to the wetness of the sweat accumulation.
Regards
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
