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Regarding Blanitis
I had unprotected sexual intercourse once. Around 2–3 months later, I developed balanitis. At that time, the entire penis became very red, the skin started peeling/sloughing, and there was also pus/discharge. I consulted a homeopathic doctor and was given a cream, but I do not remember its name. The condition improved after using it.
Since that episode, I have been having recurrent cuts/fissures on my frenulum. After masturbation, the penile skin becomes very red and the frenulum develops cuts. Even without masturbation, if I retract my foreskin, cuts can sometimes develop on the frenulum. I also experience itching at times.
Currently, I am using Ketoconazole 2% w/w cream, but I still developed cuts on the frenulum. I was also recently prescribed Cefixime 200 mg + Ofloxacin 200 mg tablets.
Please assess whether this could be recurrent fungal/bacterial balanitis, irritation/dermatitis, an STI-related problem, or a short/tight frenulum. Please advise whether I need any STI tests or an in
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unprotected sexual activity and transmission of STI depends a lot on whether the girl was your girlfriend or a sex worker . If your girlfriend then whether you both were seeing only each other or had multiple partners . Promiscuity is to be ruled out .
That being said your condition needs detailed history and possible video consultation hence i recommend to connect .
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This could be due to recurrent balanitis/dermatitis or mechanical irritation from a short/tight frenulum. An STI-related cause is also possible given the history of unprotected intercourse. Clinical history and examination is needed to determine the exact cause.
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Dr. Jatin Soni
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5 yrs exp
Chennai
Plz consult
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Dr. Avinash Pratap Singh Thakur
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18 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Please consult
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Dr. Praveen Kumar Lakhera
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14 yrs exp
Jabalpur
Consult to urologist
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Connect please
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Dr. Ramkumar Suryavanshi
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Bilaspur
Consult urologist
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