Balanoposthitis Causes- 76 Questions Answered

I am taking treatment for balanoposthitis for past weak with canasten ointment and some steroid . it has reduced but itching keeps coming on and off and starts suddenly. What to do . um really embarrassed

Asked for Male, 34 Years 1066 Views v

Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

Hello, Topical antibiotics (metronidazole cream) and antifungals (clotrimazole cream) or low-potency steroid creams for contact dermatitides often lead to clearing of the lesion. Proper hygiene with ... Read More

Hi.. I am suffering from redness and little fungal discharge in penis..balanoposthitis.. Could you please advise how to treat this ?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 866 Views v

Dr. R Shanmugasundaram Urologist | Chennai

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Apply candiderma cream locally and take Tab. Flucon 200mg once a day for 5 days. Circumcision may be required ... Read More

Sir I have balanoposthitis for 10years due to my fear can I get rid from balanoposthis, sir normal medication is't work well ,please answer my questions

Asked for Male, 23 Years 254 Views v

Dr. Shreeram G Dermatologist | Salem

Kindly share pics with your dermatologist and do online consultation for diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I hv started candid B cream and itraconazole 200mg for balanoposthitis on my genitals, is this correct treatment?

Asked for Male, 0 Years 924 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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No..It contains steroid..You are suffering from candidial balanoposthitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affecte ... Read More

Heii tip of my penis is swollen from past few days and lot of pain is happning while moving foreskin back i have searched internet and from there i got to know its called Balanoposthitis please suggest me how can i get rid of it ..

Asked for Male, 25 Years 726 Views v

Dr. Kanu Rajput Sexologist | Delhi

Dear Patient, Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or ... Read More

Hello, I was suffering from balanoposthitis 1 month ago. As per urologist advice i had 7 days of antibiotic course and 10 days of cadida 1% cream. All my symtoms went away. Now i am finding a white layer beneth foreskin to head. Its not etchy or smelly or painful. Just the layer. Is it due to ointment or recovery from the disease? Any problem?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 616 Views v

Dr. Kanu Rajput Sexologist | Delhi

Dear Patient, Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or ... Read More

My doctor had diagnosed me for balanoposthitis and had given me fexofenadine 180 mg twice daily for 15 days then again gave me for 15 more days. Why is he giving me this allergy medicine that too high dose The medicine doesn't seem to have any effect regardless of if i eat it or not 😑. Why is he giving me this medicine more and more?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L Pathi Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

I have consulted a urologist and he said i have been affected with balanoposthitis and phimosis infection. It is occurred on my penis. Because of this i am unable to pull my foreskin backwards, due to this cracks are occured on the skin and is very painful, itching and burning. Actually the doctor said that the forskin on the tip of penis should b

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 346 Views v

Dr. Kanu Rajput Sexologist | Delhi

Dear Patient, Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or ... Read More

I had fungal infection under the foreskin of penis. I caused itching and irritation also white discharge sometimes too. I consulted a doctor and followed the treatment but after I stopped the medicines it came back every time. Its not going away. Please help me remove it permanently. I will be highly obliged. And how can I prevent its recurrence.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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Thanks for the query. Fungal infection is becoming an increasing problem due to rampant usage of antifungals. Please see a dermatologist as some extra medications are coprescribed many a times to trea ... Read More

I developed some redness around the opening of penis during the first week of July. I am an uncircumcised male with only one sexual partner. Initially, I ignored it but after a week I visited a Urologist who diagnosed it as Balanoposthitis and suggested to apply TBact and Candid B. I applied it for a month, the pain associated with redness was gone

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Asked for Male, 36 Years 686 Views v

Dr. Vijay Radhakrishnan Urologist | Ernakulam

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Balanoposthitis is definitely curable. First thing you should keep that area clean and dry. It should remain moist. Make sure your partner doesn't have vaginal infection. If so consult a gynecologist. ... Read More

A few days back I faced the issue of burning and frequent urination. I took some medicines for UTI. The condition improved. But now suddenly I am facing an issue of tight foreskin and redness of penis. I find it difficult to retract the foreskin backward completely And there is pain and burning in penis. I have tested for stds. All are negative exc

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Asked for Male, 40 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Shikhar Tripathi Sexologist (Homeopathy) | Lucknow

Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such pr ... Read More

I have been experiencing this problem for the past month. I took doxycycline, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I still have redness on the tip of my penis and pain when pulling back the foreskin and foul smell. What should I do now? Please help.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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I am diabetic since 3 yrs and since one year I was using regular medicine such a dapefy which never caused any issue but recently I had blood check up done and my HBA1C was 7.9 and the same doctor has prescribed me SITARA DM 1000mg but as I started taking the medicine within a week I started developing a lot of itching and discomfort in penis,also

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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My urologist prescribed Onabet and Tbact ointment for Acute Balanoposthitis, 2 times a day for 7 days. My question is should I mix both ointments together and apply or apply separately after washing within a few hours? Thanks!

Asked for Male, 24 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Anuj Kumar Urologist | Faridabad

Apply one ointment at a time ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with mild balanoposthitis. The glans of my penis is dry and the meatus seems to be dry and of different texture. I also get burning pain after urination around the meatus. Doctor had given me hhzole cream and ketoconazole cream. Can i apply these creams on the meatus? Or what should i apply then so that i get rid of dryness an

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 446 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You can apply...as advised ... Read More

I have a palpable(feels like a seed, firm and movable, but no pain) pre-auricular lymph node. Which a nearby ENT checked, he said it's within normal range. And when I put my finger below the ear region, and open mouth, it feels sore, only on one side(same side of the node). Apart from that, after a viral, probably influenza only, i am having sore t

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Aarti Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Hello. A detailed history and thorough examination is necessary to ascertain your diagnosis. Any ear discharge? Any tooth ache? Any eye symptoms? Any other associated symptoms? Also did your lymph nod ... Read More

Hi, I have been diagnosed with balanoposthitis around 6 months back. There are some red spots on the penis head and on the foreskin. I've previously consulted with dermatologists and urologists. Treatments included antifungal , antibacterial creams , antibiotics (Zocon 150mg, Onabet B // Betadine 10%, Candid-B, Augmentin Duo 625gm). I keep the ar

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 156 Views v

Dr. Sharath C T Urologist | Bangalore

Pls consult Urologist and u need to undergo circumcision ... Read More

I have balanoposthitis since 2.5 years. Consulted multiple top dermatologists, tried onabet, eumosone m, tacmod, pacroma and anti-fungal oral meds but nothing is working. Tired of this problem. Don't know what to do next. Want to avoid circumcision as much as possible. Please help.

Asked for Male, 36 Years 205 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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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 det ... Read More

Hi, My husband has candidal balanoposthitis since a few weeks.and as per doctor's suggestions, my husband is taking syntran 200, teczine 10 and hhzole cream since 2 weeks. The infection and itches have reduced a lot, but skin in the scrotum area has become dry and has cracks and poking sensation too. He is unable to tolerate heat too. He is diabeti

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Asked for Female, 28 Years 329 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Treatment depends on the severity....Don't worry...he is suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..D ... Read More

I am suffering from Candidal balanoposthitis since 2 years. My doctors gave me Itraconazole 200 mg and Nadoxin plus cream to apply and it gets clear but again after 6 months it re-appears. My all other blood reports including BSF and HSV1&2 are normal. Please suggest best possible option if I avoid circumcision.

Asked for Male, 0 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Gupta Urologist | Kota

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I have yeast deposition on my tongue. I use my saliva as a lubricant for my glans penis. Recently have been diagnosed with Candidal Balanoposthitis. Can my unhygienic tongue be a reason for this ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 379 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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 det ... Read More

I have been diagnosed with Candidal Balanoposthitis. Have started applying antifungal cream twice with oral anti fungal tablets since 2 days. How many days would it take to heal ? What are the signs of healing?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 259 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Around two weeks..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 c ... Read More

Hii sir/ maam I had done 4 sitting of chemical peel for pigmentation but no major change occur I have using retino ac 0.025 night and kojivit ultra gel morning for 3 months now I have stopped them for 1 months no side effect occur now I have to spend time in sun will it cause any side effect? Or I wait for few more days to go in sun. Please reply?

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Asked for Male, 20 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Use sunscreen... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I am 32 male, was diagnosed with diabetes,3 years back, after that frequently checking hba1c, it is not above 7, last time only it is raised to 8.8, because of stress,now hba1c is 7, FBS 130, but PP always going above 250, creatinine 1.2,eGFR 79,sgot 56, sgpt 144. I am also having GERD with hiatus hernia for 2 years,and having anxiety for many year

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Emmanuel M J Internal Medicine | Bangalore

Hello , I understand your query. kindly consult online for a detailed history and appropriate treatment. You will probably need prescription medications . Will be happy to help. regards Dr EMMANUEL ... Read More

I recently purchased Ketostar soap. Can I wash the glans with this soap? Since I am applying onabet lotion(prescribed by a dermatologist), will it be safe to use this soap? Ketostar: Ketoconazole IP 2% Cetrimide IP 0.5% Soap Noodle base q.s Perfume q.s

Asked for Male, 21 Years 244 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Safe... for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

If balanitis doesn't get improved with antibiotics/antifungals, instead gets worsened day by day, could it be sign of cancer? I have taken following medicines when balanitis was in mild stage Zifi 200 10tab Fusee cream Itaspor 200 6tab Rexizole-b cream Onabet lotion (since 3 days) My problem worsened a lot after applying onabet lotion. The redness

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Asked for Male, 21 Years 148 Views v

Dr. A. Anand Praveen Kumar Radiation Oncologist | Chennai

It may be probably a viral infection like herpes simplex.. Thats why it aggravated on applying onabet lotion.. Just stop the lotion.. And apply only fusee cream.. It will regress slowly.. ... Read More

Does acid reflux cause upper back pain .. I have an issue when i eat food it feel stuck nd it pain in upper back .. I burp and sometime i cannot sit as it start back pain btwn shoulders ..

Asked for Female, 33 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Deepika Parmar Gastroenterologist | Jalandhar

u need to consult a Gastroenterologist and consider endoscopy ... Read More

When i started mastribution in early 14s i have to do so fast n hard even if i try to jerk off i cant ejaculate before 20 - 30 min. Yes day by day it becomes habbit and for many year i mastribute just by rubbing penis outside my pant shorts Now i tried every mathod start stop squeeze but nothing seems to be worked. Can any doctm explain me is my pe

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 466 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

take proper knowledge about this ... Read More

Fungal infection beneath foreskin and itchy foreskin with red stretch marks on the tip when stretching.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Wash your private part with fitkari water everytime you go to washroom.. Apply ointment.. ... Read More

I have some white marks under my glans.looks like some sort of skin infection. How to remove them completely.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 293 Views v

Dr. Kanu Rajput Sexologist | Delhi

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Dear Patient, Balanitis is an infection or inflammation of the skin on the head (glans) of the penis. In men who are not circumcised, this area is covered by a flap of skin known as the foreskin, or ... Read More

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Balanoposthitis causes

I am taking treatment for balanoposthitis for past weak with canasten ointment and some steroid . it has reduced but itching keeps coming on and off and starts suddenly. What to do . um really embarrassed

Hi.. I am suffering from redness and little fungal discharge in penis..balanoposthitis.. Could you please advise how to treat this ?

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Sir I have balanoposthitis for 10years due to my fear can I get rid from balanoposthis, sir normal medication is't work well ,please answer my questions

I hv started candid B cream and itraconazole 200mg for balanoposthitis on my genitals, is this correct treatment?

Heii tip of my penis is swollen from past few days and lot of pain is happning while moving foreskin back i have searched internet and from there i got to know its called Balanoposthitis please suggest me how can i get rid of it ..

I have been experiencing this problem for the past month. I took doxycycline, but it doesn’t seem to be helping. I still have redness on the tip of my penis and pain when pulling back the foreskin and foul smell. What should I do now? Please help.

My urologist prescribed Onabet and Tbact ointment for Acute Balanoposthitis, 2 times a day for 7 days. My question is should I mix both ointments together and apply or apply separately after washing within a few hours? Thanks!

I have balanoposthitis since 2.5 years. Consulted multiple top dermatologists, tried onabet, eumosone m, tacmod, pacroma and anti-fungal oral meds but nothing is working. Tired of this problem. Don't know what to do next. Want to avoid circumcision as much as possible. Please help.

I have yeast deposition on my tongue. I use my saliva as a lubricant for my glans penis. Recently have been diagnosed with Candidal Balanoposthitis. Can my unhygienic tongue be a reason for this ?

I have been diagnosed with Candidal Balanoposthitis. Have started applying antifungal cream twice with oral anti fungal tablets since 2 days. How many days would it take to heal ? What are the signs of healing?

I recently purchased Ketostar soap. Can I wash the glans with this soap? Since I am applying onabet lotion(prescribed by a dermatologist), will it be safe to use this soap? Ketostar: Ketoconazole IP 2% Cetrimide IP 0.5% Soap Noodle base q.s Perfume q.s

Does acid reflux cause upper back pain .. I have an issue when i eat food it feel stuck nd it pain in upper back .. I burp and sometime i cannot sit as it start back pain btwn shoulders ..

Fungal infection beneath foreskin and itchy foreskin with red stretch marks on the tip when stretching.

I have some white marks under my glans.looks like some sort of skin infection. How to remove them completely.

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