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Suggest Treatment For Cellulitis On The Penis
I have cellulitis on my penis shaft and was given ciprofloxacin. I hope I m being treated for the right thing. It s red/pink in color and swollen and tender. I was wanting to know what would be a good lotion or cream to put on it. I keep the area clean and using Shea moisture soap.
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
Hello
Thanks for query.
The swelling of penis with tenderness is due to infection of penis .
You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily Do not use any soap to avoid chemical reaction .
Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Do not put any cream or lotion on penis .
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
The swelling of penis with tenderness is due to infection of penis .
You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily Do not use any soap to avoid chemical reaction .
Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Do not put any cream or lotion on penis .
Dr.Patil.
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