Rash on Penis

[jumpstreet]

I had unprotected sex with a girl about 4 months ago an since the time we finished Ive had some type of rash on my penis it looks as though it is peeling dead skin off of my penis at first it looked like alot of dead skin then after about a week it looks like all the areas that had the dead skin were jus red spots that look like my skin had been scrapped off or something sometimes it is very visible and sometimes you cant see it. it does itch or burn or anything but it looks like a rash i'm scared to see a doctor about it what should i do to get rid of it? or does anyone kno what it is

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to eczema or a chronic fungal infection (although less likely). You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate symptoms a weak steroid may be used but they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Symptoms can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin and wear cotton underwear.

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.

[maatson]

Mostly a 'monilial balanitis' which would respond to clotrimazole creme. But then consult your doc.