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I was told to apply clotrimazole 1% for penile fungal infection twice a day for 1 month. i have applied clotrimazole 1% for 2 weeks. my penis skin is peeling slightly. no itching. no redness. does clotrimazole 1% make the skin peel?

Q: i was told to apply clotrimazole 1% for penile fungal infection twice a day for 1 month. i have applied clotrimazole 1% for 2 weeks. my penis skin is peeling slightly. no itching. no redness. does clotrimazole 1% make the skin peel?

: No, but healing fungal infection might peel. Keep following your doctor's advice; contact her directly if you have further questions about it.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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No, but healing fungal infection might peel. Keep following your doctor's advice; contact her directly if you have further questions about it.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/8/2023

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A member asked:

I was told to apply clotrimazole 1% for penile fungal infection twice a day for 1 month. i have applied clotrimazole 1% for 2 weeks. my penis skin is peeling slightly. no itching. no redness. does clotrimazole 1% make the skin peel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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