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Q: Yeast Infection and Sex
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 1st, 2007
My doctor on 2/1 prescribed for me Nystatin Triamcinolone, for application twice a day.After the first week of using my condition improved very well, the redness and irritation was effecting a larger area of the underside of my glans, it was then just reduced too a small crease/line immediately following my meatus and on the meatus itself.On 2/15 , two weeks into the treatment i returned to my follow up, he said the condition looked "better".He then advised me to continue using the prescription for a month, and if in a month nothing has changed call for a referral to a dermatologist.Well the condition has not changed in 3 weeks, the effectiveness of the treatment has seemed to reach a plateau.I'm wondering if it would be ok to call for a dermatologist referral now?I dont want to wait to 3/17 when the condition following the treatment has remained unchanged since 2/8 roughly.Im depressed at the prospect of not having this resolved and having this be a perpetual block to having sex.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on March 21st, 2007
Sexual Health - Men Answer A2450
According to the given therapy (Nystatin), your doctor probably assumed that you are experiencing a yeast infection. Moisture contributes to yeast infection development. This type of medical therapy usually has a fast effect but should continue for at least 3 weeks. In addition to urine, physical irritation from masturbation can also contribute to inflammation. You may consult a dermatologist about the remaining redness on the penis’s head.


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