red rash, itchy foreskin

[needs2no]

hi, as the title says my foreskin sometimes gets a rash and becomes really irritating. it doesn't happen all the time though. i'v read other related questions n from what iv gathered its just irritation, but i want to add something just incase it could be something else. i had unprotected sex awhile back and i heard she had chlamydia, so i went and saw my local gp within the week and he gave me tablets. i was just wondering if it could be from that? did the tablets work? its happed ever since then n i keep saying i gota get checked, but its just 1 one those things.... regards needs2no :)


This discussion is related to Red itchy rash on underside of foreskin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to contact dermatitis to the material of the condom but since your girlfriend had Chlamydia, so you need to get checked for that.Most men who have Chlamydia don’t show any symptoms and red burning rash can be due to that also.

I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.

[needs2no]

hi, sorry i haven't updated. well i haven't gone for a test yet (stuborn) but since that post the rash hasn't come back, lifestyle hasn't changed and still cleaning with just water. is it possible to be allergic to a certain condom?

thanx again

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis,rash due to friction rub, dermatitis (atopic, contact, allergic),excessive sweating causing sweat dermatitis or balanitis(due to an underlying infection (bacterial and fungal as well as other organisms) .

You may try calamine lotion on the rash.You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.You can also use a barrier cream with zinc oxide paste or a mild steroid cream like dermacort on the rash. If therash is itchy,you  can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.To rule out Chlamydia,pls get a urine and swab examination done.
I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis,rash due to friction rub, dermatitis (atopic, contact, allergic),excessive sweating causing sweat dermatitis or balanitis(due to an underlying infection (bacterial and fungal as well as other organisms) .

You may try calamine lotion on the rash.You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.You can also use a barrier cream with zinc oxide paste or a mild steroid cream like dermacort on the rash. If therash is itchy,you  can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.

If the rash persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.To rule out Chlamydia,pls get a urine and swab examination done.
I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.