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Balanitis or other infection?

2022-09-29 04:35:30
My foreskin and the genital head has become a bit reddish and it is hard to retract it now and also it hurts while urinating? Also there are white thread like things on my penis What could be the cure for this? And what is it? Attaching photo for reference
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Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis  causing this problem. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail

Answered2022-09-29 04:39:27

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.

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kindly do direct online consultation with photographs for detailed prescription and further management

Answered2022-09-29 05:03:41

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