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itchy red penis
The tip of my penis has been extremley red and irritated for about a month now and also at the tip of the head of my penis (top of my urithra). its at its highest irritation after sex and becomes very minor the rest of the time. i can feel the itch when i urinate and i have been tested for STD's as well as a urinary track infection and they have come back negative....WHAT IS IT AND WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE IT GO AWAY?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the foreskin and glans and urtehritis is an inflammation of the urethra. When you consult your urologist, then he will examine the area and prescribe you antimicrobials after investigations like urethral discharge and maybe a skin scraping and KOH examination to rule out any fungal infection.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the foreskin and glans and urtehritis is an inflammation of the urethra. When you consult your urologist, then he will examine the area and prescribe you antimicrobials after investigations like urethral discharge and maybe a skin scraping and KOH examination to rule out any fungal infection.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
so balanopsthitis and urethritis are not stds....What r they bc the irritation and itch gets worse after sex then calms down a bit but it is progrsivly getting worse and the itch is located right in the urithra where the head of my penis is.... what kind of Rx would my urologest give me when i see him?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
These symptoms can be due to balanopsthitis or urethritis. Oral course of antibiotics is needed. In addition, don’t use any cosmetics on the penis, instead use some topical antimicrobials like Bacitracin or Lotrimin. Also corticosteroids and topical immunosuppressants can be used but they are available under prescription. Also retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. In case the symptoms persist then consult a urologist/dermatologist for evaluation and antimicrobials and steroids prescription.
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.
These symptoms can be due to balanopsthitis or urethritis. Oral course of antibiotics is needed. In addition, don’t use any cosmetics on the penis, instead use some topical antimicrobials like Bacitracin or Lotrimin. Also corticosteroids and topical immunosuppressants can be used but they are available under prescription. Also retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. In case the symptoms persist then consult a urologist/dermatologist for evaluation and antimicrobials and steroids prescription.
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.
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