Type of doctor for (presumed) balanitis?

Men's health
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Hi,

Foreskin was irritated for a few days, then smegma started building up. Tried washing with warm water, canesten and coconut oil for some days and symptoms mostly went away. After stopping the canesten, symptoms came back - irritation is less, but foreskin is still reddish, dry, and shiny (head too). I presume it's some type of balanitis.

Given the over-the-counter treatments haven't worked, I'm planning to see a doctor. What type of specialist is best for this situation?

Thanks

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Hi state

I am facing the same issue for the past 2 months now. The glans become really shiny and develop wrinkles in a while. The glans skin gets so dry that it starts to crumble but doesn't come off.

My foreskin gets red after wash. If I don't apply ointment it stays red.

I have tingling sensation after urination for about 10-15 minutes. It is more when I sit down.

These symptoms started 10-12 days after I had protected sex with someone.

It really sucks bro. I have taken 20 days doxy and itranozole caps and currently taking fulcunazole caps . I clean it daily and apply ointment but still no improvement. Please share if you get something to cure it.

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It sounds like it could be balanitis, though it's hard to say without a pic.  There's nothing to stop you using Canesten on a long-term basis, but I suspect coconut oil is more likely to make things worse than better.  If you're on antibiotics for anything, that can also cause balanitis btw.

Doctors can prescribe much more powerful anti-fungal treatments, but I probably wouldn't see a doctor about it unless things get worse and don't respond to Canesten.  

If it is balanitis, then these links may help:

https://patient.info/health/balanitis-leaflet

https://patient.info/doctor/balanitis-pro  

(written for doctors)

Washing (with water, no soap) daily, and taking a leak and washing after masturbation or sex will probably help, and you could also try Canesten cream or Daktarin cream.  Loose fitting cotton underwear may help, and some sites recommend washing underwear with non-biological washing powder or liquid.