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bruising

by kojak17, Dec 01, 2008 07:30PM
I am 26 years old and for the last two weekends i've had sex with a 19 yr old.  She is my sisters best friend and i know from my sister that this girl has had sex before and as far as my sister knows her friend has used protection. Both times i have had sex with this girl though i have had little bruises on the head of my penis immediately afterwards. Within two days the bruising is gone. I have just an average sized penis but im wondering if the bruising is from an STD, which seems unlikely due to the bruising being present directly after intercourse, or if it is because she is not very stretched out. I have also used a condom both times. I cant find any explination anywhere online so if someone could give me some info that would be great

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by BhumikaMD, Dec 07, 2008 02:44PM
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.
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