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Red bumps
I noticed about 2 weeks ago I had a cluster of tiny, red bumps on the head of my penis. They don't hurt or itch, if I hadn't seen them then I wouldn't have known they were there. They went away after a day then came back. I've had them for two weeks and it seems that nights when I put cream, they dont look as bad in the morning. But it just wont go away. What should I do?
I just got out of the shower and the bumps are extremely red and now are starting to hurt. Are your previous thoughts still balanitis? I saw your response to the member 'Tiger600' who seemed to have similar symptoms and you said it may be a yeast infection. Is it possible that may be what I have aswell? I also feel like because I have had this for 14+ days now, it couldn't be a allergic reaction could it? Because i've had it for so long I would think a allergic reaction would have gone away by now. I'm just really nervous about this.
Thanks
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Hi,
This could be balanitis, which is an inflammation of the skin covering the head (glans) of the penis.
The most common causes are:
-irritants: neglected hygiene especially under the foreskin lead to irritation by smegma (a cheesy substance secreted under the foreskin). This can then cause yeast ((candida) infection.
-seborrhoeic dermatitis: an inflammatory rash of uncertain cause that is commonly seen on the scalp, behind the ears and in the skin folds.
-bacterial infection
-contact allergy: latex and additives used in rubber manufacture (eg condoms) and constituents of skincare products (used by the patient or partner).
Skin swabs for bacterial or fungal culture might be taken to confirm infection, particularly in cases that do not respond to a first-line antibiotic.
Treatment of infection requires the relevant antibiotic or antifungal drug. Yeast infections can be treated with anti-fungal creams like Monistat. Bacterial infections are treated with application of anti-bacterial ointments like Bactroban.
Corticosteroid creams of mild to moderate strength are used in short-term courses for non-infective eczematous or inflammatory skin conditions.
It is best to get it examined to confirm a diagnosis before treatment is initiated.
ref:http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/menshealth/facts/balanitis.htm
This could be balanitis, which is an inflammation of the skin covering the head (glans) of the penis.
The most common causes are:
-irritants: neglected hygiene especially under the foreskin lead to irritation by smegma (a cheesy substance secreted under the foreskin). This can then cause yeast ((candida) infection.
-seborrhoeic dermatitis: an inflammatory rash of uncertain cause that is commonly seen on the scalp, behind the ears and in the skin folds.
-bacterial infection
-contact allergy: latex and additives used in rubber manufacture (eg condoms) and constituents of skincare products (used by the patient or partner).
Skin swabs for bacterial or fungal culture might be taken to confirm infection, particularly in cases that do not respond to a first-line antibiotic.
Treatment of infection requires the relevant antibiotic or antifungal drug. Yeast infections can be treated with anti-fungal creams like Monistat. Bacterial infections are treated with application of anti-bacterial ointments like Bactroban.
Corticosteroid creams of mild to moderate strength are used in short-term courses for non-infective eczematous or inflammatory skin conditions.
It is best to get it examined to confirm a diagnosis before treatment is initiated.
ref:http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/menshealth/facts/balanitis.htm
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