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A member asked:

Went to a local hospital to check on penis rash. doctor suggests it's yeast infection and to leave it alone, however progress slow. any advice? thanks

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Rash: If yeast buy an over the counter anti-fungal topically. If no improvement see a urologist or dermatologist.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/22/2015

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Dr. Sabry Mansour answered

Specializes in Urology

Rash : you may have a condition called balanitis. If indeed a there's a fungal rash, it should be treated by a combination anti-fungal and steroid cream such as nystatin/triamcinolone.

Answered 2/23/2015

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