Penis Irritation

[gnt725]

Sometimes after I have sex I develop a red rash of dry skin on my penis that goes away in a couple of days. I develop the rash when having protected intercourse and unprotected. For instance, I had intercourse two nights ago, and it was for a long time with a condom, the next morning I woke up with the irritation on my penis. I am circumsized, and it is under the penis ring. It does not hurt, and it is not open sores. I think it may have to do with how long the intercourse is, and dryness. Can you please help me out, and let me know what you think.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This is a condition called balanitis.Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Lack of aeration and irritation because of smegma and discharge surrounding the glans penis causes inflammation and edema.More common in uncircumcised males.

It  is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
One common organism associated with balanitis is a yeast known as Candida albicans.  Balanitis may occur because of excessive growth of Candida, due to moisture and warmth under the foreskin.

It can be treated by applying Miconazole, an anti-fungal medication.Most cases of balanitis can be controlled with medicated creams and good hygiene.

Inflammation has many possible causes, including irritation by environmental substances, physical trauma, and infection by a wide variety of pathogens, including bacteria, virus, or fungus—each of which require a particular treatment.

Retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. Apply bacitracin (not Neosporin) for pediatric patients if bacterial infection is suspected.
Apply topical clotrimazole for adult men with probable candidal balanitis.

If the symptoms persist, you would need to consult your doctor.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.