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What Causes Red, Swollen And Painful Boil On The Inner Foreskin Of Penis?
Question: I had a boil in the inner foreskin of my penis, I took antibiotics ( Augmentin 625 mg for 10 tablets ) and also tested for VDRL which was negative. But still after 15 days the wound remains, it is red in color, swollen and is slightly painful and burning sensation remains
Am I going to get any reply ??
Am I going to get any reply ??
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image
Detailed Answer:
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Kindly upload an Image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern. I request you to kindly upload an Image* so that I am able to assess visually and guide you better.
You may upload an Image* either at "Reports Section" Or you may alternatively mail me an image as an attachment at the following email ID: YYYY@YYYY . Kindly mention the subject line of this mail as Attention:Dr.Kakkar.
*Kindly upload clear and good quality images.
Also let me know a little about your sexual history. History of recent sexual contacts and when was your last sexual contact? Was it protected or unprotected? Do you have a single or different sexual partners?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Dear doctor I uploaded a picture of the affected area
Before this boil around 45 days before I had sexual contact and as I mentioned I got Vdrl test done which was negative
I am now applying Bactroban ointment once a day
As you can see in the picture the boil was located at the inner side of the foreskin just where there is a tiny ligament attaching the foreskin to the shaft. Previously it used to be painful when I draw down the foreskin and sometimes it bled also when I tried cleaning by drawing down the skin but after taking antibiotics ( augmentin) it is no more painful but feels like raw wound when touched. It is red in color and surrounding skin is also slightly inflamed. I am scared to clean it becoz it might bleed,
Before this boil around 45 days before I had sexual contact and as I mentioned I got Vdrl test done which was negative
I am now applying Bactroban ointment once a day
As you can see in the picture the boil was located at the inner side of the foreskin just where there is a tiny ligament attaching the foreskin to the shaft. Previously it used to be painful when I draw down the foreskin and sometimes it bled also when I tried cleaning by drawing down the skin but after taking antibiotics ( augmentin) it is no more painful but feels like raw wound when touched. It is red in color and surrounding skin is also slightly inflamed. I am scared to clean it becoz it might bleed,
Brief Answer:
Possibility of inflammed tyson's glands
Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have reviewed the Image.
This could be due to an inflammed XXXXXXX glands, which are located just at the attachment of frenulum, on either side. This does'nt seem like an STD.
I would suggest you to take a tablet of Zifi-LBX (cefixime 200 mg+ dicloxacillin 500 mg) twice daily for a week. It is a prescription drug and I suggest that you use it under supervision and guidance of your local doctor. Topically you may continue with bactroban ointment.
Regards
Possibility of inflammed tyson's glands
Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have reviewed the Image.
This could be due to an inflammed XXXXXXX glands, which are located just at the attachment of frenulum, on either side. This does'nt seem like an STD.
I would suggest you to take a tablet of Zifi-LBX (cefixime 200 mg+ dicloxacillin 500 mg) twice daily for a week. It is a prescription drug and I suggest that you use it under supervision and guidance of your local doctor. Topically you may continue with bactroban ointment.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is it essential that I take the antibiotics that you have mentioned or can I wait for the inflammation to go with just topical application of bactroban. Just want to make sure that not taking antibiotics in not harmful as long as the wound is healing gradually
Secondly is the dicloxacillin 500 mg or 100 mg ?
regards
Secondly is the dicloxacillin 500 mg or 100 mg ?
regards
Brief Answer:
Better to take oral antibiotics in addition to topical ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It would be better to take a complete course of Oral antibiotics i.e for a week for an effective response and faster resolution.
You may simultaneously use topical Bactroban Ointment, as well.
Adult dose of dicloxacillin is 500 mg, thrice daily.
Regards
Better to take oral antibiotics in addition to topical ointment
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It would be better to take a complete course of Oral antibiotics i.e for a week for an effective response and faster resolution.
You may simultaneously use topical Bactroban Ointment, as well.
Adult dose of dicloxacillin is 500 mg, thrice daily.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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