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What Does A Rash On Penis Head Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: i have a rash on the head of my penis it is red and has been there for around three months. the symptoms sometime lessen but never completely goes away. i jave no blisters. over the three months i have jad in the beginning burning when urinating and pains in the testicles . i jave had burning in the perinal region which worsens on ectended riding in the car. i have no blisters that i have noticed doesnt really itch does burn. i have applied nothing keep the area washed with anti bacterial soap doesnt burn. i jave taken anahystamin (sp) blockers. the shaft of the penis has pink around folds and feel irratated also thr glans of the penis hurt/sesative at times.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible fungal infection and prostate inflammation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

From your description you may have two problems. The rash on the penis head is most likely fungal infection (the most common reason - however its hard to tell not being able to see it). Testicle pain, perineum pain and burning while urinating seems to be caused by prostate inflammation or testis inflammation. Both are bacterial in most cases.
As the rash lasts for long time now (3 months) I suggest you to show it to dermatologist. Fungal infection is sometimes very hardly treatable and may need antifungal tablets.
If its about possible prostate or testis inflammation, you should consult an urologist with this issue. Urine analysis, rectal examination and testis ultrasound should be done at first. At your age you should have also PSA checked and transrectal ultrasound should be considered.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

any over the counter meds for rash ? do i need to send pics

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lotrimin may be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
You may attach pictures. It will be easier to find out what it is.
You may try Lotrimin for fungal infection. But still you need prostate checkup.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 hours later)

here is thebphoto

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like a fungal rash.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the images. I have gone through it.
This looks like a fungal rash indeed. You may use mentioned above antifungal cream.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (9 hours later)

thank you will schedule with urologist

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome. Hope you will get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (4 days later)

will the lotrim cause blistering?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lotrim does not cause blistering.

Detailed Answer:
No, Lotrim should not cause blistering. Blisters can be present with fungal infection. However Lotrim should rather cause the infection to get better than cause blisters. It seems that you should consult dermatologist with this issue and get better treatment.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (4 hours later)

i havent used the lotrim yet just wanted to be sure there are several types you did say cream correct

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lotrim cream is a correct choice.

Detailed Answer:
Lotrim cream is a correct choice. It should contain Clotrimazole - antifungal ingredient.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju