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Urology (Expert Forum)
itching on underside of penis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
itching on underside of penis
by mreinstein, Oct 22, 2007 07:18AM
Hi Doctor,
a few weeks back i noticed that the underside of my penis had lost colour and had a pink streak from near the head to the testes. there was nothing else associated with it, no tenderness, no itching etc. i didnt pay much attention to it.
about a week back that same stretch of skin has gone tender, itches a lot and the skin has cut a few places due to itching.
please advice. i am in a stable relationship with one heterosexual partner, so i cant imagine how i could i have picked any STD (if STD it is)
a few weeks back i noticed that the underside of my penis had lost colour and had a pink streak from near the head to the testes. there was nothing else associated with it, no tenderness, no itching etc. i didnt pay much attention to it.
about a week back that same stretch of skin has gone tender, itches a lot and the skin has cut a few places due to itching.
please advice. i am in a stable relationship with one heterosexual partner, so i cant imagine how i could i have picked any STD (if STD it is)
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 22, 2007 07:39AM
, Oct 22, 2007 07:39AM
Infection needs to be ruled out, and can be done with urine tests and/or a urethral swab.
I would also consider fungal infections or dermatitis. A urologist or dermatologist can further evaluate any lesions, and prescribe the appropriate topical agent.
This option should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
I would also consider fungal infections or dermatitis. A urologist or dermatologist can further evaluate any lesions, and prescribe the appropriate topical agent.
This option should be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
Member Comments (2)
by tedorlowski, Oct 22, 2007 09:57AM
To: mr reinstein
new laundry detergent maybe? sweating alot lately? get ivory soap to shower with or aveeno, switch to a unscented laundry detergent, and get some over the counter cortisone cream, put on lightly. that should do it...i dont understand why you need f'ing swab this and test that. do the basics first, then see.
