A 21-year-old male asked:
I have a red patch of dry flaky skin on penis. started the day i finished 3 days worth of cipro (ciprofloxacin). its not an std i was tested for 1 in er last week when i thought i had a kidney stone. yeast infection?
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Dr. Stephen Bernsanswered
Pathology 22 years experience
Possible, see doctor: Without seeing the flaky area, i can guess that it is yeast, but it would be best to have a thorough examination in person by a doctor. Usually a simple pill can clear up most yeast infections.
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
This is: This is probably psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. Please see a dermatologist for treatment.
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Inflammation on head of penis and redness, got tested for every std, and negative. dr. said yeast, took flucanzole and now have rash on testicles?
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See a doctor: Rashes are very different and require a in person evaluation to accurately diagnose and treat.
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A 54-year-old female asked:
My last dose of Flagyl and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) was taken this morning for pouchitis flareup. I now have a yeast infection, when can I take Diflucan 150mg?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
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Thanks for the follow-up message educating me about pouchitis -- infection in a post-colectomy pouch.
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Vaginal pain - no answers - help! I have seen 3 doctors in the last 3 months, 2 thought i had a uti, one said yeast infection. My symptoms have always stayed the same, even after meds (macrobid, cipro XL & over-the-counter yeast infection oral meds and c
Dr. Mary Engravanswered
Emergency Medicine 33 years experience
I : I am glad that you had the prior evaluation. If you were not tested for chalmydia and gonorrhea then you should be tested for those too. In addition... Read More
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