fungal infection on penis

[govindmshah]

Hello Doctor, I have circumscribed my foreskin in childhood, recently from last four years,after my marriage,i have developed infection on penis,which has recurred, doctor prescribed betamethasone oint,and fluconozole,its been a month, now the penis has become itchy,dry,scaly. please suggest.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be fungal infection or eczema. Oral course of antibiotics is needed. In addition, pls don’t use any cosmetics on the penis, instead use some topical antimicrobials like Bacitracin or Lotrimin.Also corticosteroids and topical immunosuppressants can be used but they are available under prescription. Also retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. In case the symptoms persist then please consult a urologist/dermatologist for evaluation and antimicrobials and steroids prescription.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[Intime369]

Be very, very careful with topical steroids and immunosuppressants on the genitals, especially males. Best not even touch them unless something like weak for a few days only. If it doesn't help in a few days, it's probably not going to help at all and will just cause permanent damage.