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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
red itchy area on penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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red itchy area on penis
by vid, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
For about six months now I have had a itchy red area on and around the head of my penis my penis and on my genitals. I dont think its herpes since it doesn't come and go. If i masterbate or have any other type of sexual action it seems to get cuts. Last month i thought i was getting rid of it by useing hydrocotizone and blue star. I also stop all types of sexual action. When it seemed to have cleared up I began to masterbate again. A few days later it started to come back. I then noticed that I have a wort on my one hand so i'm thinking it may be a fungus, but i really have clue. This is realy emabarasing so i havent went a doctor. so if you have any ideas on over hte counter products I could use that would be great. If not I'll probably have to suck it up and go to the doctor.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
Please go to a doctor. Almost certainly what you have is balanitis, or inflammation of the penis. You need a proper diagnosis and a prescription-strength anti-inflammatory cream. At a minimum, you need to set your mind at ease about STD's and be able to engage in sexual activity without pain. Meantime, just moisturize, with vaseline or the equivalent.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
