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Pink, leathery skin at base of penis
Hi Medhelp community.
For the past month I have had this strange "thing" going on with my penis. Basically, at the bottom of the shaft (base of the penis) the skin is slightly discolored and pink/light red looking.
Here are the symptoms:
* Pinkish/reddish small patches (which are interconnected) at the very base of penis; kind of like a rash really.
* Skin isn't raised
* No blisters, pus, bleeding or anything
* Skin feels and looks slightly leathery and dry. Sometimes it can get very dry in fact.
* Absolutely ZERO pain, itching, or discomfort.
* No pain urinating, when touching the "rash" or anything.
Background to the problem:
* Male, 21 years old.
* Been with current girlfriend 2 years; she had never slept with anybody before me.
* Girlfriend was recently diagnosed with a yeast infection.
* I have been tested for everything before (blood tests for syphilis etc included), as well as herpes about 6 months ago when I had a small pimple-like lesion appear. All tests have been negative.
* Hot water makes the rash look worse; it becomes very red and dry/scaly after going in a hot tub or swimming.
Any clues as to what this could be? I'm thinking either some form of yeast/fungal infection, or maybe dermatitis or eczema.
It's not annoying in the painful sens; simply a bit unsightly to look at.
For the past month I have had this strange "thing" going on with my penis. Basically, at the bottom of the shaft (base of the penis) the skin is slightly discolored and pink/light red looking.
Here are the symptoms:
* Pinkish/reddish small patches (which are interconnected) at the very base of penis; kind of like a rash really.
* Skin isn't raised
* No blisters, pus, bleeding or anything
* Skin feels and looks slightly leathery and dry. Sometimes it can get very dry in fact.
* Absolutely ZERO pain, itching, or discomfort.
* No pain urinating, when touching the "rash" or anything.
Background to the problem:
* Male, 21 years old.
* Been with current girlfriend 2 years; she had never slept with anybody before me.
* Girlfriend was recently diagnosed with a yeast infection.
* I have been tested for everything before (blood tests for syphilis etc included), as well as herpes about 6 months ago when I had a small pimple-like lesion appear. All tests have been negative.
* Hot water makes the rash look worse; it becomes very red and dry/scaly after going in a hot tub or swimming.
Any clues as to what this could be? I'm thinking either some form of yeast/fungal infection, or maybe dermatitis or eczema.
It's not annoying in the painful sens; simply a bit unsightly to look at.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be irritation or dermatitis skin and not necessarily fungal infection. You need to get it examined from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is diagnosis specific.
You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid deodorant / cosmetics. You can also use calamine lotion or cream with zinc oxide paste applied directly to wet skin after bathing.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It can be irritation or dermatitis skin and not necessarily fungal infection. You need to get it examined from a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is diagnosis specific.
You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid deodorant / cosmetics. You can also use calamine lotion or cream with zinc oxide paste applied directly to wet skin after bathing.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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