penis cuts keep coming back

[lees43]

my boyfriend has been geeting cuts on his penis around the head for the last few months, he is not circumsized. he went to the doctors and it was some sort of dermintitus that got infected, so we stopped having sex for a week but they keep coming back, i feel like i am doing somthing wrong, as this never happened when we first started having sex.a day after we have sex they appear and have to wait again till they heal. is there anything taht may stop this from accuring lubricant or somthing as i feel this is effecting my relationship with him.

[BhumikaMD]

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.

[lees43]

thanks for your advice, i bought a the soap wash QV but it happens right after we have sex....... he had a shower right away and thats when he realised there were cuts reappearing, should we use lots of lubricant????? wounld that be why this keeps reacurring??my boy friend has no idea also why this keepk happening

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Yes this could be one of the possible causes and lubricating adequately might help - try using a condom and also apply vaseline before and after.

Wear lose comfortable clothes and maintain good personal hygiene.

Regards.