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What Causes Redness And Soreness On Penis?
Question: Hi my penis is red and sore to touch .I have not had sex for four years.and there was some white waxy substance under my foreskin
Brief Answer:
Probably balanopostitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This is probably inflammation of preputium called balanitis or balanopostitis which is commonly seen and you should not be worried. the most important is to have good hygiene of preputium and glans penis. try to at least 2 times per day have warm baths in which you should retract preputium clean pneis head with soap and mild steroid cream such as canestan.
Also chammomile warm baths are helpful too. It should be better in few days.
WIsh you good health. Regards
Probably balanopostitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This is probably inflammation of preputium called balanitis or balanopostitis which is commonly seen and you should not be worried. the most important is to have good hygiene of preputium and glans penis. try to at least 2 times per day have warm baths in which you should retract preputium clean pneis head with soap and mild steroid cream such as canestan.
Also chammomile warm baths are helpful too. It should be better in few days.
WIsh you good health. Regards
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