Red area right side of urethra and possible jock itch?

For about a month now I have had a red area on the right side of my urethra. It doesnt itch burn or anything. Like an irritation i guess. It doesnt seem to go away and gets redder during sex or masturbation. Then after it gets lighter but can still tell its there. I think its an irritation i just want it gone. Also seems that I may have jock itch because under my genitals have been itching alot. Any information on what this may be and how to get rid of it,(especially the red urethra) would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks for your time and best regards!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

The red areas on the penis can be due to friction rub or chaffing.The itching in groins can be due to jock itch.

Wash your groin daily and then dry thoroughly by pat drying,not rubbing. A hairdryer is useful if you have hairy groins.The damp groin is an ideal site for fungi to multiply.Also wear cotton underwears and change them twice a day. and do not share other people’s towels.

Most cases of fungal infections respond to over-the-counter products, which contain any of several basic ingredients: miconazole, tolnaftate, terbinafine,ketaconazole and clotrimazole.You can consult a pharmacist and get any cream or lotion containing these ingredients. Some of them are Lamisil, Monistat derm, Mycelex, and Nizoral.On the penis apply calamine lotion.

Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or in case you have additional queries. Kind regards.