penis skin irritation

[breakeven11]

hi im a 21 year old male. My problem is that the rim of my penis has suddenly become sensitive or tender to touch, its not the whole rim but only the right top part of it, i do wear tight underwear when i jog so i was wondering if that could be the problem or is there something else?

[alex0306]

I don't think this is balanitis - you would see more swelling and pain if that were the case. Most likely it is some mild chafing from your underwear. Try to use underwear without seams when jogging, or just wear compression shorts and skip the underwear altogether. A penis health creme with Shea butter and vitamin E can help soothe the irritation and boost the healing process.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Glad to know that the post was of some help to you.

Do keep us posted about how you are doing and consult your doctor for a clinical examination if the symptoms persist.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[breakeven11]

hi sorry i didnt mention it before but im circumcised and there is no redness or anything it looks very normal and it has reduced to some extent now but it hasnt completly gone... thank you for ur help cuz something like this im too embarassed to ask help for

[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. Wear lose comfortable clothes.

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.