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What could cause something like furuncle or insect bite on the middle part of a penis?

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Hello doctor,

I have gotten a furuncle or an insect bite in the middle part of my penis, it has been 30 hours since I have got it. I used Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate, and Clioquinol combination cream to treat it but it was of no use. Kindly suggest something to treat it.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Meha Malhotra

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Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Firstly, I would suggest you stop using a combination cream of Betamethasone, Gentamicin, Tolnaftate, and Clioquinol. It is a combination that is not right for your condition. You may replace it with Mupirocin ointment. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent. Kindly let me know the number of lesions you have and if they are itchy and painful, if there is any redness or burning sensation. This will help me differentiate between folliculitis, herpes, and insect bites.

I hope I have answered your question. Do write back with the answers so that I can guide you better.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 11, 2014
Reviewed At February 2, 2024

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Meha Malhotra
Dr. Meha Malhotra

Dermatology

Education:

MD DVL

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meha Malhotra is a Dermatologist, Venereologist, and HIV specialist who completed her MD in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy from Gujarat University in 2012. She diagnoses and treats conditions that affect the Skin, Hair, and Nails. She also specializes in treating conditions affecting mucous membranes or the delicate tissue that lines the mouth, nose, and eyelids. She has given a fine-tune to many beautiful faces and helped her patients achieve the long-sought and chiseled features. She is currently practicing in Ahmedabad with 11 years of clinical experience.

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