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What Causes Redness Around Penis Head?

Hello, I had developed some redness on the head of my penis and surrounding area a fews ago. After doing research and showing a friend who is a nurse. Concluded that it was a yeast infection. Friend told me to use some Monistat. Been doing so twice a day, for five days. Redness and red dots went away after the third day, but continued to apply just in case. After a shower last night, I noticed a pale, white film on penis head and surrounding areas. Almost like pruning effect your fingers get while being in the pool for too long. It s been almost a full day and the area is still white. What could this be?
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
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Anesthesiologist 's  Response
Hello,

As the red spots have disappeared, it's mostly fungal infection. The white film like layer may be due to persistent fungal infection. To those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms, I would advise them to use clotrimazole dusting powder twice daily for 5 days. So you can try that. If the symptoms doesn't subside even after 5 days, you may consult a urologist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Redness Around Penis Head?

Hello, As the red spots have disappeared, it s mostly fungal infection. The white film like layer may be due to persistent fungal infection. To those who come to my clinic with similar symptoms, I would advise them to use clotrimazole dusting powder twice daily for 5 days. So you can try that. If the symptoms doesn t subside even after 5 days, you may consult a urologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist