Balanitis is the swelling of the glans (head) of the penis. It is usually caused by infection and poor hygiene, especially in uncircumcised males. Symptoms include redness, swelling, itching, pain and discharge.
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I have very small crater-like sores on the shaft of my penis. What could it be?
Query: Hello Doctor, I found very small crater-like sores on the shaft of my penis. It increased to two to five sores in the last three days. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The sores that you are describing may be bacterial or fungal infection that occurs due to light infection or moisture present in the area. It could be candidiasis or balanitis. I would like to know the nature of th... Read Full »
Betnovate ointment has not helped my foreskin. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to retract my foreskin from one month. Applying Betnovate ointment has not improved. Now inside the foreskin has become red and painful. Please suggest me medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. The problem of the tight foreskin is a month old and now it is associated with pain and redness. All the symptoms are indicating towards some sort of local infection. Infection can be any of these like contact dermatitis, sweat dermatit... Read Full »
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