Itching

For the last week, about 3-4 min. before I feel the need to pee my scrodom, then the shaft and head of my penis itches. The itch feels like it is on the outside but it isn't, there is no redness or skin blemish. I think I have noticed that it happens more when my pee is very yellow. Someone told me this could be a sign of herpes? When I pee there is no pain and the itching stops. What might it be ? I have never had any signs of herpes, not even a fever blister.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Eddie:

Stop worrying -- itching is not a sign of herpes.  What your friend told you about the relationship of age to herpes is not correct.  You are right to think that herpes requires the presence of blisters and scabs which last 7 to 10 days.

Yellow urine means that the urine is concentrated when you haven't drunk much water for a while, like first thing in the morning.  It is normal and nothing to worry about.

When people worry, they itch. Relax!

Best.

Dr. R

[bun]

i am 81 years of age and recently my skin statred itching all over my body, mostly my legs and hips but my forearms too. It has abated somewhat but still there.