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What Causes Itching Around Penis Foreskin?
Over the course of 2 weeks I have noticed that the foreskin around my penis was feeling a bit itchy. In the progression of the last 2 weeks I have noticed that there is a band like ring around the foreskin of my penis that is dry and feels kind of scaly. When I bath the itching sensation will go away for a while, but will usually begin again by the next day. As to also mention I always keep the area clean and taken care of. The soap I use is hypo allergenic as I do have allergies and monitor them. I currently have no way of going to a doctor to see if it is serious, but I have not had any sexual intercourse in the last 2 months and the last time I did I used proper protection. I am 28 years old, male of course. I have had no change in diet, or medication use. I am prescribed Lorcet pain killers for a ruptured disk and nerve damage from a work related accident over the past 5 years I have been on this. Other than an itching sensation it is causing me no other problems, other than being annoying. I am not sure if its a yeast infection or the dry skin disorder I believe its called cyroicisis, please excuse the spelling error. I know my father does have this condition on his arms and feet. But any feedback would be welcomed.
Wed, 31 May 2017
Hello, Sir
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of fungal infection of penis is vey high.
Fungal infection is known to cause frequent itching and red blotches that can be quite resistant to treatment.
This could be unrelated to sexual activity sometimes and can develop in singular status.
Sometimes inadequate hygiene of the undergarments may lead to retention if moisture, that can lead to itching.
The pain killers related to nerve and disc pain have no association with this pain.
A short course of oral and topical antibiotics ( antifungal) will help to improve your symptoms and reduce the itching.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
A 2 week course is extremely effective to prevent your symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your query in detail.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of fungal infection of penis is vey high.
Fungal infection is known to cause frequent itching and red blotches that can be quite resistant to treatment.
This could be unrelated to sexual activity sometimes and can develop in singular status.
Sometimes inadequate hygiene of the undergarments may lead to retention if moisture, that can lead to itching.
The pain killers related to nerve and disc pain have no association with this pain.
A short course of oral and topical antibiotics ( antifungal) will help to improve your symptoms and reduce the itching.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
A 2 week course is extremely effective to prevent your symptoms.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
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