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I have a ringworm on my penis
Hi doctor.
i have a rash on the tip of my penis. this is the first time i have had a fungal infection. It's dry with rush non- itchy. i have had for the last one month. i notice sometimes its very dry and some other times kind of shinny. no localised swellin or inflamation. no pain. please advice what i can use. or can i take oral medication? i am 24 yrs, 5'7 and 145 pounds
i have a rash on the tip of my penis. this is the first time i have had a fungal infection. It's dry with rush non- itchy. i have had for the last one month. i notice sometimes its very dry and some other times kind of shinny. no localised swellin or inflamation. no pain. please advice what i can use. or can i take oral medication? i am 24 yrs, 5'7 and 145 pounds
Lotrimin ultra seems to be working for me. It treats jock itch, ringworm and other skin fungal issues. I Just started using it a couple of days a ago and it appears to be slowly be getting better.
I have something that looks like a ringworm on my penis where did it come from an how can I treat it
Hi,
This could be tinea cruris or ringworm infection.
Tinea cruris is best treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing tolnaftate, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Itch
To cure the infection naturally, keep moist and warm areas of the body clean and dry. Change anything the fungus comes into contact with daily, like undergarments and towels. You can use talcum powder to help keep the area dry. Powders with menthol or zinc oxide like Gold Bond medicated powder, and creams containing 1% hydrocortisone should help soothe the itch if not treat the infection altogether.
Let us know if you need any other information and consult your dermatologist if the lesions persist.
Regards.
This could be tinea cruris or ringworm infection.
Tinea cruris is best treated with antifungal drugs applied topically. Traditionally creams containing tolnaftate, clotrimazole or miconazole have been used, although newer agents such as butenafine are also used.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Itch
To cure the infection naturally, keep moist and warm areas of the body clean and dry. Change anything the fungus comes into contact with daily, like undergarments and towels. You can use talcum powder to help keep the area dry. Powders with menthol or zinc oxide like Gold Bond medicated powder, and creams containing 1% hydrocortisone should help soothe the itch if not treat the infection altogether.
Let us know if you need any other information and consult your dermatologist if the lesions persist.
Regards.
Thank you so much for your advice. I have not yet seen a doctor. I have noticed that the rush is now kind of shiny and the skin at the center has formed normaly. un fortunately, it's like the roundnes is getting bigger while healing seems to progress from the middle. does that help for any prognosis?
Hi,
It appears that you may be have - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis. It is less likely this may be a fungal infection.
'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'
'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '
Let us know if you need any further information.
Post us about what your doctor advises.
Regards.
It appears that you may be have - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis. It is less likely this may be a fungal infection.
'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'
'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '
Let us know if you need any further information.
Post us about what your doctor advises.
Regards.
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Basie off what I'm reading here is the same thing I have. How do you get rid of them?
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