What Causes White Crusty Discharge And Soreness On The Tip Of Foreskin?
A white crusty discharge appears around the tip of my foreskin sporadically with soreness. . . Might appear for 2 days then go away for a month, then come back . . I shower ever day and always pull back my foreskin to clean underneath ? What is the cause of this?
Hello, Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr Alok Sinha, MD Psychiatry from India. I have read your question carefully and understood it. I can understand your concern. I will try my best to answer your query.
The condition you are suffering from is a fungal infection of skin of penis (prepuce). It is a common site of infection because of increased chances of wetting. Fungal infection may cause itching, burning, pain sensation and cracking/abrasion of skin. This condition is recurrent because of easy re-infection. Sexually active males are more prone to recurrence. Repeated rubbing (due to tight clothing or masturbation) may precipitate the disease.
I advise you to keep the area dry, avoid sexual activity including masturbation and consult a dermatologist who may examine you for confirmation of diagnosis and advise you some antifungal cream (like clotrimazole to apply locally) and oral tablets (anti allergic like levocetrizine) for cure.
I hope it answers your question. I wish you all the best.
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What Causes White Crusty Discharge And Soreness On The Tip Of Foreskin?
Hello, Welcome to health care magic. I am Dr Alok Sinha, MD Psychiatry from India. I have read your question carefully and understood it. I can understand your concern. I will try my best to answer your query. The condition you are suffering from is a fungal infection of skin of penis (prepuce). It is a common site of infection because of increased chances of wetting. Fungal infection may cause itching, burning, pain sensation and cracking/abrasion of skin. This condition is recurrent because of easy re-infection. Sexually active males are more prone to recurrence. Repeated rubbing (due to tight clothing or masturbation) may precipitate the disease. I advise you to keep the area dry, avoid sexual activity including masturbation and consult a dermatologist who may examine you for confirmation of diagnosis and advise you some antifungal cream (like clotrimazole to apply locally) and oral tablets (anti allergic like levocetrizine) for cure. I hope it answers your question. I wish you all the best.