raw penis skin

[ryman1]

I have been having unprotected sex with my girlfriend for the past 2 months and everything was fine the first month bt recently i have a part of my skin on my penis that is raw....and when we have sex it tends to burn. this is the first time this has happened and im wondering could it be an std?? another issue that has recently happened is itchying of the testicles.....now it could be possible that it is jock itch but im not sure. what could be the possibilites of this problem??

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it can be due to chafing skin. However if it turns itchy or starts discharging then fungal infection, contact dermatitis and STD’s also need to be ruled out. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Also wear cotton undergarments. Application of mild corticosteroid cream and oral antiinflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful. If the symptoms are severe then it will be best to consult a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[ryman1]

how cud i put a pic up

[DrAttili]

Would you be able to post some pics? Should be able to help. However difficult to make a diagnosis, just on the basis of a history.


Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili
Consultant Dermatologist