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What Causes Itching And Redness In Penis After Circumcision?
i have a 15 month old circumsized toddler. The last couple of days he has been itching the top part of his penis. its red and looks irritated. I have to roll the top part of his penis over the head to keep it clean and thats where it is most irritated. any ideas?
Mon, 16 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be minor infection. The most probable reason will be due to lack of proper cleaning and hygiene. As of now, clean the area with soap and water and apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin. If there signs of infection antibiotics has to be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be minor infection. The most probable reason will be due to lack of proper cleaning and hygiene. As of now, clean the area with soap and water and apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin. If there signs of infection antibiotics has to be started.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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