Mr Darren

[Dazman6666]

Im 29, have sexually active for 15 years no problems with my uncircumsised penis. Last year my penis started to get slightly inflamed at the glands and top of skin, would heal down after few days of a break. Then gradually found daily masturbating started to make my glands and tip worse, skin slightly red and  inflamed around head, would start to flod under and then rub. Went to STD clinic twice, was told after all clear results, that it's dry skin that is chapped, use moisturiser. I did but didn't make much difference after few months. Doc had already gave me some Timodine cream previously which helped to start with but made my foreskin tighter after a weeks use maybe a bit to strong?. Although the redness would start to disapear quickly the skin was still feeling sensitive and sore. Now for past 6 months I have this low grade redness with mild sireness like friction, after any sexually activity the tip and top of glands becomes slightly more inflamed. I do masturbate daily and have had some relief from stopping for a few days, (I know I should leave it alone for a few weeks) but my sex drive is quite high and find this problem a real barrier. Now as i'm scared to have sex and if i masturbate i have the additional redness and soreness after? latest doc (after a 20sec look) now thinks i should think about circumsion for what he belives is balantis. I agree on diagnosis but not on circumsision as my foreskin has been never been a problem at all. I have pics on my PC but dont know if it's possible for you to see them ? Please advise im really feeling down about it now. Is there any cream that could be prescribed that might help? should i stop masturbating for weeks?

[land_rover65]

before you spend any money, go to the pharmacy and buy some astro-glide.   If that don't work see a dermatologist

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

I think you have mild eczema (balanitis).  This is inflammation, not just dryness.  Try some over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone a couple of times a day.  And pay no attention to the redness and slight tingling.  The redness lasts for a while after any irritation and means nothing, and the tingling is because you're worrying about it.  This does not sound anything like an STD, by the way.  Please check this approach with your doctor as you see how things proceed.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff