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Skin Infection on genitals tip.
Hello Doctor I am suffering from an infection which comes and goes away occasionally. I have been getting red spots and itchy feeling on my genitals tip. The foreskin I think have become tight too. Please suggest
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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 retract it. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.,
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You are suffering from genital candidiasis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Please put pictures of the affected areas in good light in private direct consult with a dermatologist for best solution for the same
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
You must first - get your blood sugars tested if this is a recurrrent problem.
You could be having candidal balanoposthitis. You'll need to see a qualified dermatologist near you or get treated via sending your details and photos of affected areas on practo direct consult.
Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Therapeia Skin Hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru. #bengalurudermatologist on instagram.
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