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[kol44265]

since almost one year ive been having small white pimples in the low layer of my penis and sometimes it itches me and also they r not getting less but they i feel r getting more and r getting on the top and middle of my penis but in the down layer there are alot maybe about 15 but they r small but in the upper part theres about 1 to 5. so im wondering if there is a heal for my situation but i would like it to be a heal without a doctor just somekind of creme or but i also think there is a few on my balls because my penis and balls itch sometimes


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Most of the fungal infections respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any of the powders containing these.

But it is advisable to confirm the diagnosis first form a dermatologist because if it is a fungal infection, then only antifungal powders are effective.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[kol44265]

hello but um i would like to ask what kind of powder should i use.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without external examination it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis,but the various possibilities for your symptoms are folliculitis(might only be felt as small lumps in the skin commonly with a hair arising from centre) , pearly penile papules(multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis) , Fordyce spots (small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the penis and usually effect younger men), sweat dermatitis or contact dermatitis(appear as red small lumps with itching or burning)  or balanitis(due to an underlying infection (bacterial and fungal as well as other organisms).

I sincerely advise you to consult a dermatologist and get yourself evaluated for these possibilities.Till then, you should keep the area clean, wear lose comfortable clothes to avoid sweating, use a powder to keep the area dry and use calamine lotion at the sites. Oral antihistamine medications would help if the lesions are itchy.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.