Red And Burning Skin Under Foreskin And On Scrotum. Not Cured By Medicine. How To Cure This?

Posted on Mon, 14 Jan 2013

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Question : HAVE A RED SKIN UDER FORESKIN & ON SCROTUM WITH A BURNING SENSATION FOR 3 TO 4 WEEKS & MICATIN,LAMISIL& JOCK ITCH CREAM FROM WALGRENS DID NOTHING.
My Doctor had prescribed Micatin & LamISL WHICH DID NOTHING.I THEN WENT BY THE PHARMICIST'S RECOMMENDATION'S & USED JOCK ITCH CREAM & THEN NEOSPORIN & AT PRESENT I AM USING COCONUT OIL WITH OUT MUCH SUCCESS.
IT IS RED BURNING SENSATION ON PENIS HEAD ,SCROTUM & SEEMS TO BE BURNING ON ANAL BUT I CANT SEE IF IT IS RED.
HAVE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. DOESN'T SEEM TO GET ANY WORSE , BUT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE
PLEASE ADVISE
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (20 minutes later)

Hi
Welcome to XXXXXXX
Since you have tried enough antibacterial and anti-fungal creme with not much result, it would be wise to see a dermatologist/ urologist to get examined physically.
A course of oral antibiotics should do the trick along with hygiene.
The doctor might also suggest if circumcision would benefit you.
Best regards
DR GS

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

Follow up: Dr. G.Srinivasan (15 minutes later)

COULD YOU ADVISE WHAT IT MIGHT BE BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER HAD A SEXUAL DISEASE & HAVE ALWAYS HAD SAFE SEX BEFORE I GOT MARRIED AT 51.
THANK'S XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (8 hours later)

Hi
Welcome back.
The penile problem is due infection of the foreskin and glans called balano-posthitis.
It is usually bacteria and at times caused by fungus/yeast.
Since it is not resolving with treatment, it is better to consult to look for pre-malignant causes.
The scrotal lesion needs to be examined to come to a diagnosis.
Best regards
DR GS

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