What should I do if the redness on the head of my penis has not improved after nearly a year of using prescribed treatments like Onabet B cream, Itragreat 100 capsules, Vitamin C, and Zincovit? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What should I do if the redness on the head of my penis has not improved after nearly a year of using prescribed treatments like Onabet B cream, Itragreat 100 capsules, Vitamin C, and Zincovit?

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What should I do if the redness on the head of my penis has not improved after nearly a year of using prescribed treatments like Onabet B cream, Itragreat 100 capsules, Vitamin C, and Zincovit?

Asked by Male, 20 · 8 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

8 days ago

Since medications like Onabet B (sertaconazole and beclomethasone) and Itragreat (itraconazole) haven't cleared this, the underlying issue might not be a simple fungal infection. Sometimes, prolonged use of steroid-containing creams like Onabet B can actually cause skin thinning and rebound redness. I gently recommend pausing these applications and consulting a dermatologist or urologist. They can accurately evaluate you for other possibilities, such as contact dermatitis or non-infectious inflammation. Please be reassured; once the exact cause is identified, we can get you the right, effective treatment.

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