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What Causes Redness On The Penis?

Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017

Question: Hello,

Im male,22years old ,and I have a litle bit red skin on my penis .Which creams I have to use or what to do?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
Redness on the penile skin could be due to yeast infection or friction from masturbation or intercourse.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Are your sexually active?
If yes is your partner having history of vaginal discharge or itching?
Do you have history of diabetes, long term antibiotic intake or any other ailments?
Kindly revert with the answers and pictures.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 hours later)

Hello,I think that it's from litlle bit harder mastrubation ,becacuse I first saw it on my skin after that.I didnt have any sexual contact since a long time-so I'm sure it's not from that.You can see on photo on the right a little bit red.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Related to masturbation, apply topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be related to aggressive masturbation.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng