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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Fungus
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Fungus
by don, Dec 05, 1999 12:00AM
I have had what has been diagnosed as a fungus on my anal area and penis. It seems to occur on the penis after being with my wife but my HMO does not feel that is a problem. The doctors have basically said to live with it. They have given me Spectazole 1% which does no good. I have been given Naftin for a toenail fungus and I have tried that on the areas mentioned above and that helps but does not cure the problem.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 06, 1999 12:00AM
, Dec 06, 1999 12:00AM
Don:
Yes! The rash you describe does not found at all like fungus. Eczema is much more likely to affect the penis and anus and to be aggravated by intercourse or other sources of friction. It is not contagious. My advice is to use one percent hydrocortisone, available over-the-counter, twice a day when the rash is present. The fact that the rash continually recurs is evidence that in fact there is no fungus or other infection. That is why Spectazole and other antifungal creams don't help, except to smooth a little bit.
Good luck.
Dr. R
Yes! The rash you describe does not found at all like fungus. Eczema is much more likely to affect the penis and anus and to be aggravated by intercourse or other sources of friction. It is not contagious. My advice is to use one percent hydrocortisone, available over-the-counter, twice a day when the rash is present. The fact that the rash continually recurs is evidence that in fact there is no fungus or other infection. That is why Spectazole and other antifungal creams don't help, except to smooth a little bit.
Good luck.
Dr. R
Thanks for your time.