my penis

[nite949]

Hi...im a little embarrased even though no one knows who i am....my problem is that this past days my penis has been itching, it doesnt really itch alot but it comes and it goes...it sometimes itch around the head and in the lips of the penis. and yesterday i woke up, took a shower and i saw that i had some cuts, it looks like if the skin was stretch alot and it break....i used some petrolium vaselin...just incase..what could it be?


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[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be due to jock itch, tears or cuts due to friction, sweat dermatitis etc.

'Jock itch causes itching or a burning sensation in the groin area, thigh skin folds, or anus. It may involve the inner thighs and genital areas, as well as extending back to the perineum and perianal areas.'

Jock itch is treated with one of two types of antifungal medications — miconazole/ clotrimazole or terbinafine. Generally, terbinafine require a shorter treatment time, while azoles are less expensive but require longer treatment time.

For a mild case of jock itch, your doctor may suggest first using an over-the-counter antifungal ointment, lotion, powder or spray. Most infections respond well to topical agents.

You could read more about the condition at the following link -

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/jock-itch/DS00490

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Itch

Let us know if you need any other information and post us about how you are doing.

Regards.