A 53-year-old male asked:
clotrimazole caused skin to peel on penis, what is safe to put on the peeling skin to sooth and help heal?
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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered
20 years experience Family Medicine
Lotion: A gentle and soothing lotion like cedophil might help.
Answered on Aug 4, 2017
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Dr. Joel Gallant answered
36 years experience Infectious Disease
Leave it alone: The best approach is to just leave it alone and let it heal on its own. You were presumably using Clotrimazole for a fungal infection, which will then come back if you use a lot of ointments, steroids, or moisturizers.
Answered on Sep 6, 2018
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Dr. Scott Hacking answered
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Balanitis: Skin inflammation can create peeling, but the clotrimazole may not be curing the balanitis. To treat candida, I recommend topical nystatin ointment.
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Dr. Robert Grieco answered
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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A few days: Symptoms should be improved within 2-3 days and pretty much gone in a week or so. If not, check back with the doctor or clinic where you are being tre ... Read More
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Krick answered
36 years experience Urology
Get examined: Time to let a physician take a look. Your self diagnosis and treatment has not worked.
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