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What Causes Red Rash Around The Foreskin?
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My foreskin has been very itchy over the last few days and I am starting to notice it to be a little swollen right around the tip where it meets the had (uncut). Also, when I pull it back i notice the swelling is due to a red rash around the foreskin which I can both see and feel with my hands. I did have unprotected oral sex couple of days before the itching began. Is this a symptom of a STD or is this some kind of an infection?
Thanks.
My foreskin has been very itchy over the last few days and I am starting to notice it to be a little swollen right around the tip where it meets the had (uncut). Also, when I pull it back i notice the swelling is due to a red rash around the foreskin which I can both see and feel with my hands. I did have unprotected oral sex couple of days before the itching began. Is this a symptom of a STD or is this some kind of an infection?
Thanks.
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
Hello
Thanks for query
Based on the facts that you have posted I think you have developed infection of foreskin (Posthatitis).
Itching with infection of foreskin is very common amongst individuals with Diabetes hence you need to check your sugar levels on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch to rule out the same ,
Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac along with anti fungal medication Fluconazole twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.
Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query
Based on the facts that you have posted I think you have developed infection of foreskin (Posthatitis).
Itching with infection of foreskin is very common amongst individuals with Diabetes hence you need to check your sugar levels on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch to rule out the same ,
Take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac along with anti fungal medication Fluconazole twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.
Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.
Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Dr.Patil.
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