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Penis Rash ???
by my_penis, Jul 01, 2008 03:06AM
Hi
i am a 17yr old and i have just recently had sex with my girl friend for the first time and a couple days later my girl friend found out she had a yeast infection. Around the same time i found a sort of rash on my penis its discolored a little more red then usual in certan spots (the tip the front and on the right side a little) kind of ichy, not that much and has a little smell to it, it doesnt burn when i pee or burn at all im not sure what to do what do you think it is???
Thanks for your help.
i am a 17yr old and i have just recently had sex with my girl friend for the first time and a couple days later my girl friend found out she had a yeast infection. Around the same time i found a sort of rash on my penis its discolored a little more red then usual in certan spots (the tip the front and on the right side a little) kind of ichy, not that much and has a little smell to it, it doesnt burn when i pee or burn at all im not sure what to do what do you think it is???
Thanks for your help.
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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.