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What Causes Redness Around The Head Of The Penis Post Masterbation?

Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015

Question: After i masterbate i notice some redness on the tip of penis when i pull it back & look. But under right light & looking really close, it is just the veins getting red... it goes away within a day.. i do have hsv2 for the last ten years. But know it is not an outbreak. What is it?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is not an outbreak just inflammation due to friction

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

It is not an outbreak tip getting red may be due to more blood in penis during erection or due to rubbing. HSV outbreak occurs forming a rash not redness.

I will suggest you not to panic everything is just normal of there is no pain ...rash etc then just redness doesn't mean anything dangerous.

Stay calm and relaxed.

I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regrads.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.

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

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (6 minutes later)

There is no redness or anything once erect it is once the penis goes down & then i pull the skin back. It looks red. I used to masterbate alot more & have alot rougher sex. But now i dont. But cant remember ever noticing this..
It does go away... & within a day or 2. Also sometimes looks like dry skin flakiness only once. But im always looking under bright lights or heat lights. In normal room light you prob would never notice. Are there any creams i can use to rejuvinate or just moisturise that will help

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There can be some other reasons

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back .
It is not necessary that rendness is something dangerous maybbe you never noticed that but once you have noted it now you are giving it more attention

If you found flakes there can be mild fungus or drynes at that place. Moisturising should be done with most inert things. For example if you use lotion it may burn or itch , it is better to use something which doesn't really get absorbed but makes a layer.

I would suggest you to use petroleum gel, it is best thing to keep skin mosturized without getting burning.

I would again mention here that in my opinion there is nothing really wrong may be there is a bit of inflammation keep the area clean ..keep good hygiene ans everything should be fine.

Regards.
Dr.Ahmad

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

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 minutes later)

I also have the tiniest little bump that you can only see with the tightest skin & under the right light &;angle on my shaft on my penis. It never gets bigger or red. Sometimes i forget its even there untill i look for it... what is this

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
i would nee some info

Detailed Answer:
thanks for writing back..do you have any pain at that bump? is it only there during erection? is it changing in size lately?

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