penile rash

i have had a rash on the backside of my penis for the past 9 years - since i was 12 or 13 years of age. i am now 21, and it is still there.  it begins right at the beginning of the backside of the shaft. it starts off as a bumpy sort of red, but at touch, it feels smooth. it goes down directly to the scrotal area and then it sort of merges in with the color of the scrotal area. i think that it is also important to mention that it starts off skinny at the beginning of the shaft, and as it moves down to the scrotal area, it expands, but is less red near the scrotal area. the rash is also outlined, being darker on the outside and lighter on the inner portion of the rash. what could this be? could it be cancer?

i should mention that i am circumsized. i also have weird red patches on other areas of my body that have persisted for years.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

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.