Suggest Treatment For Redness Around The Penis

Posted on Sun, 1 Jan 2017

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Question : I habe just recently noticed a bright redness around my penis at foreskin and it hurts to have sex. I have seem stuff like this before but it usually subsides

Answered by Dr. Sankaranantham Murugan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Balanoposthitis may be due to various reasons.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Bright redness of glans penis and foreskin is due to a condition called as Balanoposthitis. Balanoposthithis is due to various reasons. Infections due to fungus, bacteria, virus and irritation due to soaps, chemicals, topical medicines, and allergies due to condom, systemic drugs and some other pre-malignant conditions etc.
If you able to send the picture of your condition, I may be able to discuss more. But it is better to consult a Physician expert in STD management and get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan

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