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Small Portion Of Upper Skin Of The Penis Is Reddish, Feels Discomfort And Burning. What To Do?

Posted on Wed, 10 Oct 2012

Question: Hi !

I am 42 years Male , can I ask you question regarding the private area issue

Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (48 minutes later)

Hello,

Yes, You can ask your query related to private parts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (20 minutes later)

The very small portion of upper Skin of the penis is redish from the left side and sometime irritates and burning feeling. creates some discomfort .Also the upper skin is like lubricated from the inner side .

Thanks,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (8 hours later)

Hai XXXXXXX

Welcome to XXXXXXX
How long you have this problem?
As it is involving small portion and not involving the entire foreskin the infective pathology is unlikely. It may either be due to some irritants like soaps or chemicals like antiseptics or may be due to a condition called as 'Fixed Drug Eruption'. It is type of drug eruption occurring at the same spots whenever you have been challenged with the same drug.
If it has longer duration it may be due to genital Psoriasis or Lichen Planus.
If you could XXXXXXX a dermato venereologist ,he will diagnose easily and treat the same.
Get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (15 hours later)

Thanks Doctor for the reply, this is from past 3-4 weeks and you may be right infact i also observe that whenever i use soap etc that causes irritation more . Infact this irritation is like 1-2 hrs a day and not happening during the night.So can you suggest any medicine which is very safe to use as a preliminary treatment but I am looking at a very safe medicine , no side effects etc .

many Thanks,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (9 hours later)

Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for follow up,

You can use tab cetrizine 10mg for itching. You can also use Candid cream 2 times a day to prevent and treat fungal infection.

Apart from that avoid soap which causes problem or medicines which leads to allergic reaction in your case.

If condition do not improve in 1 week then in person assessment by dermatologist will help to rule out other conditions.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups.

Wish you good health.
Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Mittal (12 hours later)

Thanks doctor. I am sure the Candid cream is safe one as I worried b'cos in last couple of months I had eye infection ( Colongoius ) and then Gums infection and I was told by doctor that it could be because of some medicines as well . I took medicines for back pain almost for 5 months that is why I am worried.

I am sure the medicine you have suggested is very safe

Thanks,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (35 minutes later)

Hello XXXXXXX

Yes, It is safe.

Wish you good health.
Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar