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Suggest Treatment For Irritation On Penis Foreskin

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2015

Question: 25 year old male prsented with a skin irretation on his foreskin of the penis, and the frenulum is tight and red when retracted yet also folds in upon traction.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 minutes later)

Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
It may be due to allergy or infection.
If pain, take paracetamol 500 mg.
Take levocetirizine 5 mg.
Maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid sex for few days.
Consult your skin specialist for examinations and if required for antibiotics.
Don't worry and take care....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (43 hours later)

one week ago, I started having irratation of the foreskin of the penis, and the frenulum is tight when retracted and is red and sore. Also folds upon traction. Its localized and like rash. When I void, it drips down to the frenulum and stings until I clean it, I do not think it is a STD. I have tried hydrocortisone cream and clotrimazole plus bethamethasone for couple of days, it cools the area down and gives me comfort, it does not seem to go down in swelling. When touching the area of swelling it hurts, and the frenulum is red and tight upon touch.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Redness of foreskin and irritation can be due to Genital Candidiasis,

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query.

The irritation of foreskin with redness is mostly due to G
Muco Cutaneous Genital Candidiasis with secondary bacterial infection (Posthatitis)

Get your blood sugar levels test on empty stomach and 2 hours after lunch dne to rule out Diabetes.

Take anti fungal medication like Fluconazole and antibiotic like Augmentin twice daily for a week along with topical anti fungal cream like Cotrmazole for local application.

Ensure to wash genitals with warm water twice daily.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 minutes later)

My gf gave me oral sex, you think its an STD? Or worse?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not STD.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up and feedback.
Oral sex is the prime cause of getting infection .

STD are transmitted through intra vaginal intercourse and not through oral sex.

Take the treatment suggested for 10 days .It should work for you.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Can I use Monistat 7?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may take it HelloThanks for follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up . Monistat 7 is a anti fungal medication .You may use it .
Thanks and Regards.
dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar