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What Causes Inflammation And Irritation On Foreskin Of Penis Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: Hello, over a month ago i had unprotected sex with a woman i recently met and noticed inflammation and irritation on the foreskin on my penis. I noticed that it burned and itched over the next few days. I did get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea 2 weeks after exposure and the results came back negative. After the 3rd week i noticed it did have a fishy odor but that went away for a few days. My rectum has also been burning, i dont know if the infection has spread there or if that is even possible that it could (i am a straight male and i never had anything inserted in my rectum). Its been over a month and the irritation is still there. Skin around the head of my penis gets really dry after masterbation. Im wondering if i contacted a yeast infection, thrush or some kind of bacterial infection from my sexual exposure. Would it be appropriate to post an image of my penis to show you so you can give a better diagnosis? What should i do and which kind of doctor should i see?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please send clear photos.

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

I have gone through the details.
It is better if you can send clear photos of the lesions. You have a feature to upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.

It may be due to fungal infection.
It is good that STDs tests have come negative.

The rectal symptoms may not be related to this episode. Drink lots of fluids and water.Have lots of green leafy vegetables and high fibre diet.

Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.

You can get back for any clarification with details and clear photos.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

Hello doctor. As you can tell, you can see the irritation/swelling/rash on the foreskin bear the tip

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to friction or irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photo.There is redness. I do not see any lesions.

It may be due to friction or irritation.
Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Avoid friction or irritation.
Avoid force during masturbation.
Avoid intercourse for now .
Wear loose cotton inner wears.

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

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E