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Balanitis & C-Reactive Protein Test

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domonic36948
domonic36948

I have what seems to be classic Balanitis.  It seems to come and go.  The glands of my penis look puffy and shiny when I am erect.  This condition has been with me for about 5 years now and nobody seems to be able help me.  One of the many doctors I have seen gave me a C-Reactive Protein test to test for infection in my body and nothing came up.  Is this normal for Balanitis?  Unfortunately I have to have an erection to show the puffiness of my penis glans and that is difficult when you're standing in front of a doctor. 

Should balanitis show up in a C-Reactive protein test and how on earth can I get rid of this problem.  I've used every anti fungal cream in the world as well as a myriad of other creams and nothing will cure it.  It's starting to take a psychological effect on me.  Please help.  

Thanks

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  • andrew66395
    andrew66395 domonic36948

    Posted

    We need to get back to basics here. Forget about C-Reactive Protein just for the moment. When you have an erection is it possible for you to retract your foreskin such that is comes all the way off your glands penis? Also you might mention youe age. Thanks for this question.
    • domonic36948
      domonic36948 andrew66395

      Posted

      Hello.  I am 43 and circumcised. The puffiness and swelling look (shiny and bulging around the rim) looks like the skin has been burned around that area.  It's not the whole glan.  Just the rim and about one quarter of an inch up from the rim.  No skin covers it when erect. 
  • domonic36948
    domonic36948

    Posted

    Dom, you have been forgotton..

     

    • andrew66395
      andrew66395 domonic36948

      Posted

      Sorry Domonic. This somehow just went under my radar. The appearance here is typical of a post fungal balantitis. Fungal infections, most particularly Tenia infection, leave that pigmented, or as you say, burned appearance. This is normal and nothing to worry iabout in the absence of any other symptoms.
    • domonic36948
      domonic36948 andrew66395

      Posted

      Unfortunately there is a daily buld-up of a white layer which will not go away. I have tried all sorts of anti-fungal creams and they just won't work.  It swells up allot, expecially after washing.  Soap aggrivates it. As far as I can see whatever type of infection it is, it is still there. 

       

    • domonic36948
      domonic36948 andrew66395

      Posted

      I might add that it gets itchy and sometimes cracks the skin below the rim causing a little bleading.  I have tried creams containing Clotrimazole but they simply won't work. Jock itch hasn't worked as well.

      It smells quiet bad and builds fast.  Very embarrasing and difficult to get rid of.  I've had it for years and it simply won't go away. 

  • andrew66395
    andrew66395 domonic36948

    Posted

    Domonic. You are not going to be able to solve this throught this forum (good and all as it may be). You need to see a dermatologist and get yourself properly diagnosed. I know you have seen a lot of doctors already but don't give up. Swabs need to be taken. Vitiligo, lichen planus, schleroderma and many more are possible diagnosises.
    • domonic36948
      domonic36948 andrew66395

      Posted

      Ok. Thanks very much for your help anyway.

      I have already had a swab test on this and was sent away with nothing. I don't know what else to do. Maybe it just needs to be done again. neutral

  • domonic36948
    domonic36948

    Posted

    Hello Andrew.  I have a question relating to the below topic.

    I realise you have suggested going to a dermatologist for help but I have been trying some tinea cream containing 'Terbinafine' which seems to be working.  I'm wondering if you know much about this chemical.  The Tinea cream is normally for feet but it seems to be working for me.  Once a day application.  There is also a 'apply once' cream containing 'Terbinafine' but I am wondering if I should use it?  I have only been using this a week and it seems to be clearing things up.  Should I be looking for Terbinafine cream made especially for genital tinea or can I use any as I have been?  Thanks

    • michael48774
      michael48774 domonic36948

      Posted

      Hi Domonic, did this cream end up working for you? Or was there any other solution, as I am too having the same difficulties it appears you faced. 

      Cheers.

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