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My for skin is a bit swollen but it doesn't hurt when i urinate, i have had the same partner for the last 7 years but it feels raw almost an it is sore the foreskin only, not the head or anything else i have had yeast infections before years ago, could this be one too? It does look a bit red in the one spot where its sore.... Please help!
It is highly likely that you have a fungal infection called Thrush.
You can buy an antifungal cream specifically for the genital area from the pharmacy without a prescription (Canesten in the UK), the pharmacist can advise you which product to buy if you are in a different country.
You can also purchase without prescription from the pharmacist a one dose oral capsule called Fluconazole, this costs £10 in the UK without a prescription.
The doctor can prescribe prescriptions for these too.
As a home remedy you can apply natural set yogurt to your washed and gently dried area. It does help to relieve any soreness and itching and also helps to relieve inflammation. Do not use soaps or shower gels. Only use non perfumed gentle soaps. Soaps dry out the skin and change the pH balance of the skin aggravating it further.
Only wear cotton underwear and use non biological washing detergents and fabric softeners suitable for delicate skin.
Your partner may need to be treated too. Sometimes there is itching, sometimes soreness. Some men sometimes get no symptoms at all.
Ensure that you have a well balanced diet. If you do have diabetes, make sure that your sugar levels are well controlled. Cut down on sugary foods and drink. If you use antibiotics that too can encourage yeast overgrowth.
As bobdylan1958 says, use lubrication. You can buy KY jelly or different makes and use it on yourself and also on your partner.
I would not recommend applying antiseptic cream to your genital area.
Best wishes.
You can buy an antifungal cream specifically for the genital area from the pharmacy without a prescription (Canesten in the UK), the pharmacist can advise you which product to buy if you are in a different country.
You can also purchase without prescription from the pharmacist a one dose oral capsule called Fluconazole, this costs £10 in the UK without a prescription.
The doctor can prescribe prescriptions for these too.
As a home remedy you can apply natural set yogurt to your washed and gently dried area. It does help to relieve any soreness and itching and also helps to relieve inflammation. Do not use soaps or shower gels. Only use non perfumed gentle soaps. Soaps dry out the skin and change the pH balance of the skin aggravating it further.
Only wear cotton underwear and use non biological washing detergents and fabric softeners suitable for delicate skin.
Your partner may need to be treated too. Sometimes there is itching, sometimes soreness. Some men sometimes get no symptoms at all.
Ensure that you have a well balanced diet. If you do have diabetes, make sure that your sugar levels are well controlled. Cut down on sugary foods and drink. If you use antibiotics that too can encourage yeast overgrowth.
As bobdylan1958 says, use lubrication. You can buy KY jelly or different makes and use it on yourself and also on your partner.
I would not recommend applying antiseptic cream to your genital area.
Best wishes.
Hi have you been over doing things sex wise , do you think it will help if you used some Lube when you have sex , if so may i suggest you have some time out , let your foreskin heal , Try some Antiseptic Cream there , Take care ,
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