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Penile infection
I have swelling and cracks on foreskin and inability to retract it. Cracks happen when I try to have sexual intercourse.. I m under insulin dependent diabetic medication for last 12 yrs..
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you are suffering from candidal balanoposthitis. this means that you have fungal infection on the the fore skin and glans penis. it usually presents as mild itching small red spots on the glans, along with swelling and cracks on the foreskin. due to the swelling there may be difficulty in retracting the foreskin. please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. You seem to have a condition known as balanoposthitis, which is commonly seen in diabetic patients
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Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kiran Petkar
Plastic Surgeon
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
If it persists for long time despite medical treatment, undergo circumscission.
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Do an online consultation and show the part.
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One should always be able to wash and maintain hygiene in the undersurface of foreskin. Otherwise it may lead to more infection and cancer in the long run.
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Dr. G. M. Vinod
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need to investigat for diabetes and other factors for this apparently fungal disease.
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online consultations and laboratory tests
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Dr. Sarita Sanke
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
It could be fungal infection of glans. Candidal balanoposthitis. Plz do online consultation for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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