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Which doctor to be consulted for skin infection on penis foreskin. Pl suggest, whether to go for dermatologist or urologist or sexologist or general physician will do the needfull.

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Better consult a dermatologist for your concern. ...  Read More

I believe I have got an infection below foreskin and on head of my Penis. The texture of skin has gone white with with what looks like dead skin layer on head. Foreskin is tight as well which make it difficult to roll down (I try to clean during bath) . The problem is only when am erect. I can fully roll down when not erect or semi erect.

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it commonly happen you have to wash it properly and regularly and apply coconut oil on it and take the skin back ...  Read More

I m 24 male. have penile infection. red pimple on my penile head. fluid discharge under the foreskin and foreskin swelling. i want to what disease i m going through

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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 ...  Read More

I have an infection on my penis from last 1 month i visited few general physician which includes my family dr too but after that also have the same issues it's burning and itching too much and also I have noticed my urination to be orange colour type. Can anyone consult me which Dr should i visit??

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You can consult a urologist.. connect for discussion ...  Read More

Having pain and Redness on the Penile Foreskin while urinating and stretching the foreskin. Also having Itching.

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Probably balanoposthitis. It's infection of the prepucial skin. You need to slowly retract the skin as much as possible, clean the area well and keep it dry. Apply betnovate C ointment twice daily for ...  Read More

I have penile ulcer after having sex with my wife who also suffered from vaginal yeast infection. She has recovered now. My penile infection is almost healed but started having foreskin Lesion since 8-10 days. Initially there was one which burns while touching or cleaning with water. Now other small lesion appears but do not burn. I am still under

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I have penile fungal infection (Not much). What should I do for penile fungal infection?

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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 ...  Read More

Having pain and Redness on the Penile Foreskin while urinating and stretching the foreskin. Also having Itching. I dont have any issue in stretching the foreskin before and never ever came across with any issue.

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It could be some infection u will have to send photos for exact diagnosis. ...  Read More

The penile foreskin cannot be retracted behind the head. I was able to do so until 1 year back, though it was painful, but now i'm not able to do it at all.

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Hello. Use a lubricant like coconut oil, apply 1 or 2 drops between the foreskin and glands penis gap and slowly start movements. Do for 15 days. I'd this doesn't respond, consult in person. ...  Read More

My penile foreskin is dry and cracked from last few days, hurts while trying to pull the foreskin up. Few days back there were red spots on the penile head and was itchy. I used dettol and warm water on it to get rid of it. But it was a temporary solution. Please help.

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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 ...  Read More

Hi doctors , is my penile foreskin looking normal ? Please look into the attached images ? Note : I had past genital warts in 2025 and had no reoccuranace till now , took multiple treatments of electro cautery

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Call me online ...  Read More

When I was 12 i open first time my foreskin and touched glance area i feel tingling sensation and minor pain still i feel that situation and when penis erection and glance area is touch with any kind of cloth underwear or blanket the sensation is very high i feel uncomfortable too much. When I tried to Intercourse with i got ejaculation on just ins

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Connect for detailed discussion ...  Read More

Hi Doctor's. I have been observing a redness inside my foreskin of my Penis. What can be the reason for it and what are the precautions or treatment for the same. I would be happy for any solution.

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Consult here ,Iwant more detail about your chief complain and sexual history and whether foreskin retractable or not and status of glans ...  Read More

I feel pain in my penile glance with or without erection, there is no cuts, no pressure applied on glance by me no any abnormalities shows like infection or colour changes in glance... From some days what is it does it due to hypersensitivity of glance??

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Share details history of masterbation sexual frequency health etc ...  Read More

As you can see those small blisters like on penile shaft, it is painless not itchy. I have no complaints regarding it. But because of that my foreskin has become tight as you can see circumferential tightness all around the penis in semi erect. I can't retract my foreskin in totally erect. It becomes red during erection. Any opinion what is this b

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Hi all , I was diagnosed with genital warts on May 6th ,2025 and I started taking medicines for it , I was applying imiqumod cream on the warts and mupax cream as well , I used to apply the creams and pull my foreskin down so that the head of the penile area is exposed without the skin and my penile head used to friction with my underwear clothes

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Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Hi All , i recently started noticing few tiny bumps present inside my penile foreskin , no pain , no irritation or rashes , can you all let me know what it could be please , attaching image here , thanks in advance

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Specific medication will cure condition. Kindly consult online for treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

Few days back i completely pulled my foreskin back and saw my penis had white particles glans region . The white dust like particles are only seen on the back border And on the back side of penis my foreskin. Has become a but sensitive and thin They also have kind of white dist particles on it Can u tell me what is the issue and which specialty

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Consult for evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Amorolfine cream 0.25% can be used to treat foreskin cuts or cracks burning sensation??? One of the dermatologist suggested using this cream

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am suffering from long foreskin problems and less quantity semen in recent days. Erection is also not consistent.. need advice in homeopathy.

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Infection in Foreskin from 2 months, medicine taken for one month, But it return s after 1 month. Pls advice

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Check for blood sugar levels as candidiasis is common among diabetic patients and consult a general medicine practitioner for further evaluation ...  Read More

I'm currently on Ciprofloxacin & Citalka syrup for UTI. I have had recurrent UTIs. The problem bothering most is this longstanding penile(penis head) pain, heaviness and discomfort of foreskin which is not very comfortably retracted. I've attached a picture. What Could this be?? Is this inflammation

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I had reddish, scaly, itchy and swelling from the caused area on pu foreskin and testicles skin which had small white patches by itching and getting very pain. I didn't had any diabetes. Also I didn't had any sexual activities in my past. Please prescribe me.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What is HPV in male penile foreskin? What are the reason and cause of it on male genitals. What's it's cure ?

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It's viral infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation with photo ...  Read More

Having skin infection on the foreskin of penis, somewhere whitish somewhere reddish. Kindly suggest the cream that can be applied for male private part.

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Need to investigate about this concern in detail either online or in person basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

Fungal infection under foreskin with lesion and redness itching. Can it be treated with homeopathy and how long will it take?

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Yes it can be cured by homeopathy. It can get well in a months time also depends on the condition of the problem. So share the pictures during online consultation ...  Read More

Doctor, I have diagnosed penile foreskin ( squamous cell carcinoma in situ with we'll differentiate with on invasive) Surgery done foreskin was removed. 4 months back. CT scan and full body PET CT done. No uptake. Now, I have plan to go for a job to gulf country.. Shall go there or have stay here with follow-ups. Kindly guide me please.

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Sure ,You can go for job , clinical examination every three month by an oncologist or if not possible by a general surgeon would be enough . No routine imaging is recommended unless you have any s ...  Read More

Penile foreskin cancer squamous carcinoma in situ is well differentiated not invasive. Removed foreskin. CT scan done... Doctors advised to take PET CT.. Is enough. ?

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Local excision with or without circumcision is required.PETCT is enough ...  Read More

Dear doctors, My penis foreskin become tight got cracks in my skin it was painful. I applied candid cream on my penil gland and foreskin. The tightness of the skin and cracks are healed. But my penil gland shows some little pumps . Its looks like different infection. Last one week i applied candid cream and got healed tight foreskin.but this pumps

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It appears like balanitis infection. You might need oral antibiotics along with candid ointment.. but the foreskin still appears tight.. in the near future you might need a preputioplasty (surgery to ...  Read More

My surgery for phimosis (circumcision) was done 3 years ago. On the corona glandis I am having multiple penile papules. My doctor told there is no medication. How can I treat my penile papules ? Is there any treatment? The is no itching no pain no infection

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It’s normal thing to occurs it’s goes with time . It’s the gland that produce secretion calls . Relax clean regularly ...  Read More

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