Penile Rash, please help

[spartan86]

Hello,

For quite a few weeks, I've had what seems to rash in my penis.  It begins with an itching at the base and later at the shaft.  In a matter of days, my shaft gets a reddish tone, and after a while begins to crust.  Often, the infected skin is so sensitive that it cracks and starts bleeding.  I would appreciate any helpful feedback.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

I suggest you seek consult with a dermatologist . This may be due to a dermatitis or a dermatoses ( fungal infection). A dermatologist will be able to help ascertain what could have caused the lesions. STD's may present with characteristic lesions that may easily define them from one another. A referral to a urologist may be indicated. You may ask your partner to be tested also.It is always wise to consider everything when presented with a rash or lesions in the groin area. However in your case, an initial dermatologic consult may readily shed some light.

[jonnel]

have you done an HIV test ? could be one of the dermatological manifestations of HIV.
pls try that out  

[spartan86]

Hi,
Thank you for your response.

There's no pain when I urinate, any discharge, and as far as I know, no allergies.

I haven't been sexually active for about a month or two, and in my entire life I've only been with one person.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

This may be a case of eczema or contact dermatitis. Are there any urinary symptoms like pain in urination? Any penile discharge? Any previous allergies?

With penile lesions or rash, sexual history is important. Are you sexually active?

Do keep us posted with your answers.