What is the treatment for moniliasis?
Patient: Hai Doc.,  skin on my penile shaft is dry, rough and wrinkled. tip of the penis is itchy sometime. i had unprotected sex once and its been while a six months ago. small red sores like on the penile head are appearing once in a month. pimple like appearing on my face and body some time and more importantly my skin is getting dry and shiny on face, legs and hands. i went to dermatologist, tested negative for HIV, he diagnosed it as Moniliasis (yeast infection) and recommended ammoxycilin and dicloxicin. but i didn't find any best result. i would like to have your suggestions or advice. please its very urgency. Doctor: Hi,You seem to have candidosis. It  may be called candidal balanoposthitis. It is caused by Candida albicans. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. DM should be ruled out by testing the blood.You may take antifungal like itroconazole cap once a day for two weeks or ketoconazole tab once a day for two weeks. If there is itching, you take levocetirizine. Apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole or miconazole. Take a Sitz bath in dettol water. For other problems, you discuss with your dermatologist and take treatment accordingly. I hope you got my answer.Thanks.Dr. Ilyas Patel MD