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Sexual Health & Wellness
Question #23918
251 days ago
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Red, Itchy, Peeling Spot on the Head of the Penis

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لدي مشكلة اصابني مثل بقعة فيها تقشير واحمرار على رأس القضيب ويوجد حكة منذ اكثر من شهرين نتيجة انه كان القضيب بحالة انتصاب وحصل احتكاك بين رأس القضيب والفرشة التي انام عليها.اصابني ذلك وضع على المكان التي اصابني فيه احمرار وحكة وتقشير لجلد فازلين لم استفد شيء

How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?:

- 1-6 months

When do these symptoms worsen?:

- At night

Have you tried any other treatments besides Vaseline?:

- No, only Vaseline
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Hello

The symptoms you describe are most likely due to skin irritation from friction (frictional dermatitis), not an infection—especially since there is no discharge or bad odor.

What you can do now: Avoid friction and pressure as much as possible

Keep the area clean and dry

Use a simple, fragrance-free moisturizer (a thin layer of petroleum jelly is fine)

Wear loose, cotton underwear

Avoid harsh soaps or antiseptics

Avoid:

Using steroid or antifungal creams without medical advice

Scratching or peeling the skin

See a doctor if:

Redness or itching lasts more than 7–10 days

You develop significant pain, deep cracks, or discharge

Symptoms worsen or keep coming back

This usually improves with rest and reduced friction.

I trust this helps Thank you

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Hello dear See probably it seems candidal fungal infection. Iam suggesting some medication and precautions for improvement Please follow them for atleast a week In case of no improvement consult general physician medicine for better clarity Candid/clomed/clozed twice a day for 15 days Micogel to be applied topically Fusidic acid/lulliconazole topical 3-4 times for 5 days In addition, following preventive measures should be taken Dry the involved organ In case of no improvement consult general physician (medicine) for better clarity Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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النقطة التي تصفها من حيث الاحمرار والحكة والتقشير قد تكون ناتجة عن تهيج جلدي أو التهاب. من المهم في هذه الحالة التفكير في عدد من الأمور للتشخيص، منها التهاب الجلد التماسي أو حتى عدوى فطرية كالكيانيدا. على الرغم من أنك استخدمت الفازلين للترطيب، قد يكون هناك حاجة إلى علاج مختلف. في البداية، يُفضل تجنب كل ما يمكنه تهييج المنطقة مرة أخرى كالاحتكاك الشديد أو استخدام منتجات عطرية. غسل المنطقة بلطف بصابون خفيف غير معطر وتجفيفها جيدًا بعد الغسيل يمكن أن يساعد. إذا لم يطرأ تحسين بعد أيام قليلة أو تفاقمت الأعراض، يفضل زيارة طبيب جلدية لتقييم الوضع بشكل أدق. الطبيب قد يوصي بأدوية موضعية مثل مضادات الفطريات أو كورتيكوستيرويدات موضعية في حال شُخصت المشكلة كالتهاب. كما تجنب الممارسات التي قد تؤدي للاحتكاك مجددًا حتى الشفاء بالكامل. علاوة على ذلك، إذا كان هناك أي إفرازات غير طبيعية أو ألم شديد، فتلك علامات تتطلب استشارة طبية فورًا. الاحمرار والحكة إذا استمرا طويلاً دون تحسن رغم العلاجات الموضعية يمكن أن يتطلبوا تدخلًا طبيًا إضافيًا لضمان عدم وجود مشاكل أخرى غير مشخصة.

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