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What Causes Swelling And Irritation On Foreskin?

my husband has been having swelling and irritation on his foreskin for the past few days. polysporin and cortizone ointment don t seem to help. nothing has changed in his daily routine except the crestor his doctor has recently prescribed. what could cause this? and what needs to be done?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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In short: May be is having balanoposthitis(infection of glans and prepuce)

Explanation: Any insect bite/allergy/bruise can cause swelling and pain over there. So, please apply oint soframycin and antihistaminic with daily wash. Crestor can not cause this.
Visit a doctor if does not subside by 3 days.
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What Causes Swelling And Irritation On Foreskin?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum In short: May be is having balanoposthitis(infection of glans and prepuce) Explanation: Any insect bite/allergy/bruise can cause swelling and pain over there. So, please apply oint soframycin and antihistaminic with daily wash. Crestor can not cause this. Visit a doctor if does not subside by 3 days.