Suggest Treatment For Redness And Irritation On Penis

Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015

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Question : Hi Dr,

I have had a bit of irratation with my penis since yesterday. My frelum seems to be slightly red after stretching it yesterday and it is annoying at times. I also noticed 2 small red dots on the right side of the head of my penis too which haven't been there before. What could be the cause of this? I am 18, uncircumcised and never had sex before is this something to worry about I also recently got off anti biotics too? I can post a picture if it would help.

Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to inflammation of frenulum and glans penis (Balanitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have inflammation of frenulum and glans penis (Balanitis)

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Did you attempt dry vigorous masturbation ?

This is mostly due to dry vigorous masturbation .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 minutes later)

No I haven't masterbated in a while but I have been stretching my foreskin and frenulum to try cure my mild phimosis and I think that may have caused the inflammation. Another thing there is some time white flakey spots that make it hard to retract so I guessed it may have been Balanitis. Should I go see a local GP about getting the topical ointment or is it available at a chemist?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I think It should be available with chemist.

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for follow up.

If you have Phimosis consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical examination to rule out need for getting Circumcised .

Ensure not to stretch foreskin as it may lead to scarring and enhance Phimosis.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (6 minutes later)

Yeah I have already been they told me I have a mild case of phimosis but I don't need circumcision if I do not want it. I had a nureofen and it seemed to dull down the pain a little. Does Balanitis always need treatment in order to heal or can it heal on its own if it is left alone? I think I might go see the doctor again to have a proper examination. For now I will stick to the nureofen twice daily. If I do get the cream do I apply it on the foreskin or the head of the penis and how much? When I do start to treat it how long does it take to heal on average?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
With proper treatment it takes one week for cure .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.

You have to apply ointment on inner side of foreskin so that it acts both on foreskin and glans as well.

It is advisable to take treatment rather than expecting it to get cured itself.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil,

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