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What causes vitiligo of the penis?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a white patch on my penis since the last two months. I thought it was vitiligo, but I am curious to know if it is a yeast infection.

Please advice.
Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please answer the questions for details.

  1. Is it itchy and burning?
  2. Is there excess scratching and rubbing?
  3. Is the patch spreading?
  4. Is there moisture, occlusive wear, or friction?
  5. Do you follow improper genital hygiene?
  6. Is there recurrent episode?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I am suffering from none of the above conditions.

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is penile vitiligo with superficial fungal infection.

  1. Apply Luliconazole 1 % cream (Luliact cream) at night on the dry, scaly lesions for three weeks.
  2. Apply 2 % Miconazole cream at night for three weeks.
  3. Wash genital area with Episoft cleanser or no soap cleanser daily.
  4. Ketoconazole soap for a bath for one month.
  5. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.
  6. Avoid occlusive innerwear/clothes.
  7. Wear loose, comfortable thin cotton inners.
  8. Avoid friction, heat, moisture, or injury.
  9. Moisture favors fungal growth, so keep the area clean and dry.
  10. Clean the area with warm water, dry it, and then apply the cream with clean hands.
  11. Maintain proper genital hygiene.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 18, 2023
Reviewed At January 16, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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