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Doctor suggested applying a antifungal cream and then a antibacterial on top of each other to treat balanitis? is it safe to put them both on at once? the fugal is lotrimin and the bacterial im not sure about. will this cause long term penis damage?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Safe together: The two creams together are not likely to be harmful.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 8/24/2020

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A member asked:

Doctor suggested applying a antifungal cream and then a antibacterial on top of each other to treat balanitis? is it safe to put them both on at once? the fugal is lotrimin and the bacterial im not sure about. will this cause long term penis damage?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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