Question 1

what is ringworm on penis due to?

Accepted Answer

Fungus: Ringworm represents a fungal infection of the skin.

Question 2

could ringworm happen on penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, But...: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, similar to the fungus that causes athlete's foot and jock itch.  It can affect any skin on any part of the body.  However, on your penis, it may also be overflow from jock itch or even yeast under the foreskin.

Question 3

what causes a ringworm on a penis?

Accepted Answer

The same: Fungal infection that causes ringworm anywhere else on the body.

Question 4

can you get ringworm on your penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, But...: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, similar to the fungus that causes athlete's foot and jock itch.  It can affect any skin on any part of the body.  However, on your penis, it may also be overflow from jock itch or even yeast under the foreskin.

Question 5

can a man have ringworm on his penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, But...: Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin, similar to the fungus that causes athlete's foot and jock itch.  It can affect any skin on any part of the body.  However, on your penis, it may also be overflow from jock itch or even yeast under the foreskin.

Question 6

can a male get a ringworm on his penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get ringworm on any skin or scalp surface. See your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment if indicated. Sexual partners may need simultaneous treatment as well.

Question 7

can a man get ringworm on his penis? how can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Topical anti-fungals. The treatments labeled for jock-itch will work.

Question 8

how does a 12 month old get ringworm on his penis?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't : Ringworm (fungal infection) does not typically occur on the penis.  Candida or yeast may be on the glans penis but so can psoriasis and a whole array of other conditions so please have your child checked by a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in skin conditions.

Question 9

if you have ringworm on your penis can that affect you having babies?

Accepted Answer

Don't fret: This should not interfere with the delivery of healthy sperm to their destination. You might want to treat it with topical meds and wash them off prior to reproductive work. It should respond to topical meds within a week or so.If it doesn't you need to have the doc make sure that is what it is.

Question 10

how can i get rid of ringworm on my penis?

Accepted Answer

Be sure of diagnosis: There are different fungi that may be lumped under the diagnosis of  ringworm. Clotrimazole or tolnaftate  for 3-4 weeks is usually effective if the lesion is confined to non hair bearing areas, but ringworm on scalp, beard and pelvic areas usually require oral medication with griseofulvin or fluconazole, etc.

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