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Balanitis help
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I am having red spots on the tip of my penis. When I apply medicine it goes but it again comes back. I have done HSV test which is negative.
When I keep the foreskin pulled back, it doesn't appear. Should I get circumcised?
The image of infected area is attached.
You are suffering from candidial balanoposthitis which is fungal infection of the foreskin and glans penis. It present as itching, red spots on glans, swelling and cracks on foreskin and inability to retract it. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.,
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You are suffering from genital candidiasis. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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