Question 1

a reocurring yeast infection cracked my skin in half like a book, bleeding. should i be worried for blood inf? i dressed it with gauze pad and used drops of clotrimazole surrounding but not inside the cut. (i have no feeling there, old surgery area)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Given the fact that you lost your feelings around the area and as any other wound it will become prone to an infection as healing may be delayed. Having your doc take a look early at the wound would be wise.
You did the right thing by covering it so far.

Question 2

is it safe to use lotrimin af [clotrimazole cream] on the head of my penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes unless allergic: To any of components of the cream. Very effective for yeast and fungal infections.

Question 3

clotrimazole caused skin to peel on penis, what is safe to put on the peeling skin to sooth and help heal?

Accepted Answer

Lotion: A gentle and soothing lotion like cedophil might help.

Question 4

can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra stretch the skin of the penis? i have noticed that from a months of using it it makes the head of my penis wrinkle when flaccid.

Accepted Answer

Lotrimin (clotrimazole) Side Effect: Burning, irritation, redness, or itching at the application site may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (face/tongue/throat), trouble breathing.

Question 5

my boyfriend has patches of dry skin on his penis, he's tried clotrimazole cream and it went down after doing it for a week, then stopped and after a while come back?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: A visual exam will be needed to make the correct DX.

Question 6

skin on my pubic bone and penis is brown. i started using clotrimazole 1% on my penis and pubic bone and around 40% of that brown color & spots cleared but i've been using it for 3 months. should i continue using it ? is it bad using it for so long ?

Accepted Answer

: You shouldn't need to use Clotrimazole for more than 6 weeks. If you have light and dark areas that clear with an antifungal, you may be dealing with tinea versicolor. If that's the case, it usually clears in the winter because of less sun exposure, but in the summer the infected areas stay lighter while other areas tan. You won't know until next summer if it worked.

Question 7

can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra be used to treat jock itch on the head of my penis?

Accepted Answer

It's probably yeast: So you need an anti fungal that is effective against yeast

Question 8

does clotrimazole cure fordyce spots on my penis shaft and under my fore skin?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce Spots: Vaporising laser treatments such as co2 laser or electro desiccation have been used with some success in diminishing the appearance of this condition of Fordyce spots if they are of cosmetic concern, despite the fact that most doctors consider this a normal physiological phenomenon and advise against treatment.

Question 9

can i use lotrimin ultra with butenafine hydrochloride 1% in the head of my penis to treat candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

: Probably it would be effective. If it isn't helping after a few days, see a dermatologist or urologist for professional recommendation.

Question 10

what do you advise if i had fungus on the shaft of my penis, now it turnd white after using clotrimazole cream, will my skin color..?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: It's uncommon to have dermatomycosis on the skin of penile shaft. So, double check it if the area you applied clotrimazole is indeed resulting from skin fungal disease; then, your question about skin color can be reasonably deduced.

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Clotrimazole Safe For Penis with cracked bleeding skin

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A reocurring yeast infection cracked my skin in half like a book, bleeding. should i be worried for blood inf? i dressed it with gauze pad and used drops of clotrimazole surrounding but not inside the cut. (i have no feeling there, old surgery area)

A member asked:

Is it safe to use lotrimin af [clotrimazole cream] on the head of my penis?

A member asked:

Clotrimazole caused skin to peel on penis, what is safe to put on the peeling skin to sooth and help heal?

A member asked:

Can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra stretch the skin of the penis? i have noticed that from a months of using it it makes the head of my penis wrinkle when flaccid.

A member asked:

My boyfriend has patches of dry skin on his penis, he's tried clotrimazole cream and it went down after doing it for a week, then stopped and after a while come back?

A member asked:

Skin on my pubic bone and penis is brown. i started using clotrimazole 1% on my penis and pubic bone and around 40% of that brown color & spots cleared but i've been using it for 3 months. should i continue using it ? is it bad using it for so long ?

A member asked:

Can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra be used to treat jock itch on the head of my penis?

A member asked:

Does clotrimazole cure fordyce spots on my penis shaft and under my fore skin?

A member asked:

Can i use lotrimin ultra with butenafine hydrochloride 1% in the head of my penis to treat candidiasis?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i had fungus on the shaft of my penis, now it turnd white after using clotrimazole cream, will my skin color..?

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