PENILE SWELLING

[DAVE322966]

i have had itiching under my foreskin for the past few days and have noticed some swelling on the penis.  i am uncircumsized and when i pull my skin back i have started to notice some white tissue formation on the head of my penis.  my sugar level has been high for the past few weeks so i have been urinating frequently.  what is the cause of the itching and swelling and is there concern of that white formation on my penis.  is there any home remedy that are available.

[Stephen Liroff, MD]

Your description sounds to be that of an early balanophosthitis. This type of skin infection is more common in diabetic uncircumcised males. Roll the skin back and wash your penis daily (providone iodine soap would be best, I think) Dry the area well (pat it dry) and apply baby powder. Do this several times for day and, most importantly, get better control of your blood sugar.
If this becomes a recurring problem, you should have a circumcision.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.

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[Embarrassed175]

perhaps you fail to respond to my April 17 post on accident? I waited a couple of days but you just skipped over me. It wouldn't be that big of an issue if there wasn't a charge for each question. Please, please go back and respond. The title was "prostadyniia?", and it was posted on the 17th I believe. Thank you.