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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?
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.