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What Causes Burning Sensation On Penis?

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

Question: The skin on penis burns around base of head nothing else noticeable

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be due to irritation or friction.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

If there are no penile lesions ,then it may be due to irritation or friction.
Do not over clean the area.
Wash with warm water twice daily.
Do not use harsh soaps.
Drink lots of fluids and water.

You can get back for any clarification with details like symptoms,duration, intercourse and partner history ,history of urinary tract infection, skin or penile lesions, allergies ,disease if any,treatment history, investigations .

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

I had oral sex 3 days ago has burned since also alot of hard grinding with close on

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to friction or irritation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It may be due to friction or irritation.
Just clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Observe for few days. Look for any rash or swelling.
Avoid friction and irritation.

If either of you have multiple partners, then it is better for both of you to get tested for STDs as a baseline.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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