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Red Rash On Shaft Of Penis
by Paul19, Jan 21, 2008 07:25AM
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me? About four weeks ago the shaft of my penis became quite itchy and after scratching it on and off for a few days I noticed a red rash starting to appear. Now my penis has stopped itching but the rash looks like it's spreading (still only on the shaft of my penis, was approx 2cm in length and now approx 3cm length) and I've noticed today that it is starting to go white around the outside. I'm just wondering if you had any ideas of what this could be? I'm relectunt to go to my local doctors as it's quite embarrising and after doing some google image searches havent really found anything that looks like it. I can submit a picture if this would help?
I also had red rashes under both of my armpits that started at about the same time as the itching on the shaft of my penis. One of these has gone but the other one is still very itchy. I didn't know if this could be connected?
Looking forward to you reply, many thanks.
I also had red rashes under both of my armpits that started at about the same time as the itching on the shaft of my penis. One of these has gone but the other one is still very itchy. I didn't know if this could be connected?
Looking forward to you reply, many thanks.
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This could be due to acne/imples/ or infection of the hair follicles called folliculitis or some bacterial infection/ fungal infction or some skin nodules etc.
Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.
It would be best to reconsult your doctor about your symptoms if they do not resolve and get a proper clinical examination.
Keep the area clean and wear clothes washed in a few drops of chlorhexidine preferably and dried in the sun.
You could take oral antihistamine or antiallergic medications for the itching.
Let us know about what your doctor advises.
Regards.