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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
glans problem
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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glans problem
by DEANMACHINE, Nov 02, 2003 12:00AM
Dr,
I've had this problems for a few months now and was looking for another opinion. I've had an irritation ofthe glans and of the meatus-no pain just irritation when clothes rub against it. I've seen a physician and urologist and both saw nothing to worry about and urinalysis came back negative. To be sure I was treated both times with antibiotics(Doxy/Cipro the first time and 3 days of Cipro the second). The skin on the glans looks a little discolored in one spot and wrinkly when flaccid. I've had treatments with econazole and clotrimazole/betamethazone which did provide some relief but I'm still not 100%. I may have overused them which dried the glans out a bit-just using some vaseline now. Lately I've notced a tiny bit of clear discharge on occasion also.
I've had no flu symptoms, bumps, blisters, sores, pain when urinating or any other symptoms I've read about which can indicate STD's. ANy ideas as to what this might be from? It's been going on for so long I'm getting frustrated. I just hope it's nothing serious and have been stressed about it. Does irritation on the glans typically take a long time to subside? If so how long generally? Thanks for your input
I've had this problems for a few months now and was looking for another opinion. I've had an irritation ofthe glans and of the meatus-no pain just irritation when clothes rub against it. I've seen a physician and urologist and both saw nothing to worry about and urinalysis came back negative. To be sure I was treated both times with antibiotics(Doxy/Cipro the first time and 3 days of Cipro the second). The skin on the glans looks a little discolored in one spot and wrinkly when flaccid. I've had treatments with econazole and clotrimazole/betamethazone which did provide some relief but I'm still not 100%. I may have overused them which dried the glans out a bit-just using some vaseline now. Lately I've notced a tiny bit of clear discharge on occasion also.
I've had no flu symptoms, bumps, blisters, sores, pain when urinating or any other symptoms I've read about which can indicate STD's. ANy ideas as to what this might be from? It's been going on for so long I'm getting frustrated. I just hope it's nothing serious and have been stressed about it. Does irritation on the glans typically take a long time to subside? If so how long generally? Thanks for your input
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 03, 2003 12:00AM
, Nov 03, 2003 12:00AM
Actually, yes, such irritation does take a long time to subside. In my experience, using various topical like the ones you've used achieves diminishing returns. If it were a fungus (and fungus doesn't generally affect the glans), the cream would have long ago gotten rid of it.
My advice is to quit using all medications, antibiotics, or steroids. Wash gently, apply a bland ointment like petrolatum or any moisturizer you like several times a day, and be patient--it will take as long as it takes, but it will get better.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
My advice is to quit using all medications, antibiotics, or steroids. Wash gently, apply a bland ointment like petrolatum or any moisturizer you like several times a day, and be patient--it will take as long as it takes, but it will get better.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Thanks for the advice-I am definitely off the medications for a while. What about the clear discharge? What might this be from? Someone suggested it might be a prostate problem but I'm a young guy of 26 unless there's some kind of infection there. If it was an STD, shouldn't I experience pain with urinating or a discolored discharge?
Dr. Rockoff