Patient's question:

Three months ago, I had some itching on my glans. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor said it was a fungal infection. I took two months of Susupeng (a brand name for fluconazole). The itching in my genital area has gone away, but recently it's been itching again. I suspect it's a recurrence. Can you tell me if there's a good way to completely cure it? I don't even know how I got infected with this disease. I've always been very clean and self-disciplined. How could I get such a dirty disease? Please help me, doctors.

Doctor's answer:

This is not a contagious disease. Due to the moist, warm, and poorly ventilated nature of the perineum, it is prone to mold growth. You can use topical clotrimazole, oral terbinafine, itraconazole, etc. Both partners should be treated, wear cotton underwear, and maintain dryness and ventilation in the perineum.