Is Neosporin Advisable For Cut On Penis Tip?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

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Question : Hi, I have developed a small cut/abrasion on the very tip of my penis, on the edge of my pee hole, after masterbating without enough lube. Can I just put something like Neosporin on it and try to keep it clean until it heals? Or do I need to do something else?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it should heal up

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
This should heal up on its own even if you do nothing but keep it clean. Neosporin is a good idea to help keep down chance of infection and to keep the area from getting too dry. Watch the cut for signs of infection like redness, swelling and pus. If you see that go to your doctor for evaluation immediately. This should heal up just fine without much intervention.
Don't worry, it should be fine in a few days to a week.
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (7 minutes later)

After cleaning it (it bled a little) I can't see the cut, looks like a friction burn, slightly red. It hurts like needles when I urinate though.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
It will be slightly red and inflamed from the trauma and that is normal. It is okay that it bled a little. Until it heals up you may have some pain with urination. It is important though to drink plenty of water, this will make the urine less concentrated and it should burn less.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar