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Question: hello, i have been experiencing irritation to my penis head (meatus) for about 2 months now. it has been inflamed or irritated and i can't seem to find the cause. i do recall i used a different type of body soap for awhile but never noticed irritation until i finished the entire bottle. i am also uncut and do dry the foreskin after showers. i have been to the doctor to get tested for std's and all results came back ok. i have set up an appointment with an urologist and he's told me to just use hydrocortisone creme for 2 weeks and come back if it hasnt cleared. i had to stop using the hydrocortisone creme. i have no pain when i urinate and no burning. so no symptoms whatsoever other than my penis looking like a tomato =/ the picture i supplied i have applied some regular vaseline to help with the redness.
i have spoken to a doctor on here a few days ago and he described it as balanitis
so he suggested i take ampicilin for 10 days and apply neosporin
i have done that now and still doesnt seem to get better.
and now these little red bu,bs have appeared on the head of my penis and i have no idea whats going on could somone please help.
i have spoken to a doctor on here a few days ago and he described it as balanitis
so he suggested i take ampicilin for 10 days and apply neosporin
i have done that now and still doesnt seem to get better.
and now these little red bu,bs have appeared on the head of my penis and i have no idea whats going on could somone please help.
Brief Answer:
Needs supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Penis red bumps with uncircumcised foreskin and history of itching all favours balanitis followed by fordyce spots ( clogged sebaceous pores). You just need to continue the antibiotic and hydrocortisone. Applying topical antifungal as well may help. Itching at start was urethritis likely due to new soap you started. Maintaining a good hygiene, adapting good toilet habits, keeping the foreskin clean and retracted, not poking picking or popping these red bumps will help.
Abstain from coitus for a while and and reduce friction. Wear loose undergarments, preferably cotton. If the symptoms persist, i would suggest considering other options like therapeutic circumcision as well to prevent repeated infections.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Needs supportive care
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Penis red bumps with uncircumcised foreskin and history of itching all favours balanitis followed by fordyce spots ( clogged sebaceous pores). You just need to continue the antibiotic and hydrocortisone. Applying topical antifungal as well may help. Itching at start was urethritis likely due to new soap you started. Maintaining a good hygiene, adapting good toilet habits, keeping the foreskin clean and retracted, not poking picking or popping these red bumps will help.
Abstain from coitus for a while and and reduce friction. Wear loose undergarments, preferably cotton. If the symptoms persist, i would suggest considering other options like therapeutic circumcision as well to prevent repeated infections.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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