I've been having this issue for the past six months where I notice some white patches on the glans of my penis, which come off easily after washing. Theres also a small red spot inside the foreskin with some light itching. I got a VDRL test done and it came back negative. I've been using zoster ointment, but I'm a bit worried. Whenever I have physical relations, sometimes the glans gets a bit red, and the foreskin seems to shrink and tighten. Should I be concerned about this, and is there anything else I should be doing or looking into?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Probable diagnosis is fungal infection. Candid cream for local application is advised for 2 weeks, along with tab levocetrizine 10 mg orally,daily for 5 days is advised to the patient.

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Can any STIs be passed through a naked body-to-body massage? I'm really freaking out because I got a massage from a girl who was naked and she rubbed her whole body on me, including her breasts on my penis. We didn't have sex, and my penis didn't touch her vagina, but I'm still super worried. What are the risks?

sti will not be transmitted.

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I'm experiencing some really annoying itching in my scrotum, especially at night. And when I'm walking or moving around, it really bothers me in the groin area. It's just starting, so I can usually control the urge to scratch, but it gets tough sometimes. Do you have any idea what might be causing this or what I can do about it?

Candid cream for local application is advised for 3 weeks, along with tab flucanozole 150 mg once a week for 2 weeks is advised to the patient.

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Can I use minoxidil and capixyl once a day each to help with hair loss? I'm a little worried if there might be any issues with using both.

In conclusion, using both products is generally safe and might provide synergistic benefits. If youre unsure or have sensitive skin, consult your doctor before starting the combination.

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