Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Redness On The Penis
Question: Hello doctor . today while i was bathing and as usual i was trying to wash my penis but my inside penis (when i pull back my foreskin) it became red colour and got pain. i attached my penis photos and how to get rid off . i'm feeling little bit itching on my penis too.
Brief Answer:
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It's looking like an allergic reaction.
I would like to know whether this redness happened after sexual intercourse or if you have applied any deodorant or any other chemical in genital area.
Please answer the above.
It will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
It's looking like an allergic reaction.
I would like to know whether this redness happened after sexual intercourse or if you have applied any deodorant or any other chemical in genital area.
Please answer the above.
It will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
No doctor . I never had sex before. i didn't apply any cream , deodorant ..etc. nothing .. i haven't had sex and i did not apply anything on my genital area
Brief Answer:
Use cortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Relax it's just an allergic reaction.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
This will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Use cortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Relax it's just an allergic reaction.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
This will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank u doctor. Sir i found Hydrocortisone but not cortisone. Are they both same? can i take hydrocortisone cream? OR is any other brand names there ?And how to apply can i apply exact affected redness area? you mentioned it mild steroid . Is there any side effects? plzz explain doctor.
Brief Answer:
Use hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you can take hydrocortisone.
It is same as cortisone.
Just apply it over the affected area twice daily.
Don't worry It will not harm you.
Use hydrocortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you can take hydrocortisone.
It is same as cortisone.
Just apply it over the affected area twice daily.
Don't worry It will not harm you.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
