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What Does A Persistent Rash On The Penis Indicate?

Hello my name is Raymond I have a rash on my penis that just won t go away it comes and goes at this moment my head of my penis is red and itches I used hydro cortison on it the white lotion and it burned like hell then I used another cortisone but the clear one and it worked for the better part but the rash just won t go away please help me
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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With your symptoms of itchy red rash that comes and goes, genital herpes need to be looked for.It is caused by a virus and I recommend that you immediately stop using any steroid ointment on the rash,as it can worsen the condition.
You will need tests to detect the herpes virus on the lesion and further management with antiviral medication accordingly.
However allergic reaction can also cause itchy red rash, and it is difficult to differentiate without knowing more about your history and physical examination.

I suggest that you stop using steroid ointment and consult your doctor as soon as possible.
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What Does A Persistent Rash On The Penis Indicate?

Hello, Thank you for using health care magic. With your symptoms of itchy red rash that comes and goes, genital herpes need to be looked for.It is caused by a virus and I recommend that you immediately stop using any steroid ointment on the rash,as it can worsen the condition. You will need tests to detect the herpes virus on the lesion and further management with antiviral medication accordingly. However allergic reaction can also cause itchy red rash, and it is difficult to differentiate without knowing more about your history and physical examination. I suggest that you stop using steroid ointment and consult your doctor as soon as possible.