- Male
- 26 Years
- 23/01/2025
I'm dealing with an infection on my penis, and there's noticeable redness. I've already seen a dermatologist who advised me to take 500 mg of valacyclovir twice a day and use Fusidic Acid cream, but I've been on this treatment for a week now and I still don't see any improvement. Can you help me understand what kind of infection this could be and if there's anything else I should be doing? I'm getting quite concerned.
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need photos and more detailed history
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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