I've noticed the skin under my testicles sometimes gets dry and starts peeling after some painful itching. This seems to happen for a couple of days, then it just goes back to normal with no itch or peeling, but the problem's come back again. Any ideas or suggestions on what's going on?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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That looks like fungal infection which needs oral and topical antifungal medication and personal hygiene is the main stay, visit Dermatologist for appropriate management.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've had this really annoying itching inside my penis for the past week because of some tiny bumps. It's been quite uncomfortable, and I'm getting worried. Can you recommend any medicine or ointment that could help, or maybe some home remedies to try?

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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I'm a bit concerned because I recently swallowed my boyfriend's semen, and I've heard mixed things about it affecting the skin. Does swallowing semen really cause acne or breakouts, or could it possibly help with acne issues? I'm just curious and a little worried about how it might impact my skin.

Semen in fact contains spermine, which is an anti-oxidant believed to be beneficial for the skin. Acne breakouts are caused due to overstimulation of the sebaceous glands, which can result from a hormonal imbalance in the body, dysbiosis of follicular microbial

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I've got this dark horizontal line right in the middle of my nose and it's been bothering me. I've tried a few medicines and creams, but nothing seems to work. Do you have any idea what's causing this or any suggestions on how to treat it?

Melacare cream for 4-6 weeks is advised.

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