I have this exact same problem, it's been this way for the past few months! I can't believe I've finally found somebody with identical symptoms. I've had MRI scans, blood tests, urine tests which all came back negative. My GP has had a look at my penis quite a few times but since the pain and redness comes from my coronal sulcus, it's hidden under folds of skin (unless I have an erection which thankfully never occurred at the doctors haha). Did you ever end up finding a solution?!
Is Bacitracin and Neosporin basically the same thing or do they produce different results ?Thanks so much !!
Hello,
Cephalexin is an antibiotic and methylprednisolone can be used. The treatment I am talking about is topical treatment which can act as an adjuvant to the oral therapy. If the symptoms persist then you can get a biopsy of the skin to confirm the diagnosis as treatment is diagnosis specific.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Thanks Doctor for responding. I have had a upper respiritory infection lately and am just finishing up with a Methylprednisolone pack of 21 tablets at 4mg and Cephalexin 500mg capsules and do you think any of that should have also shown an improvement with the sulcus problem or are they the wrong meds for this ? I will try the Lotrimin and Bacitracin as you said.
Is there anything in particular and dosage that I could request to my Urologists to phone in a prescription for me? Thanks again so much! Three years of this is getting old.
Hello,
It can be due to balanitis. Oral course of antibiotics is needed. In addition, please don’t use any cosmetics on the penis, instead use some topical antimicrobials like Bacitracin or Lotrimin. Also corticosteroids and topical immunosuppressants can be used but they are available under prescription. Also retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. In case the symptoms persist then please consult a urologist/dermatologist for evaluation and antimicrobials and steroids prescription.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.