What Causes Chapped Rashes On Foreskin?

Posted on Mon, 5 Jan 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Mon, 5 Jan 2015 Answered on

Tue, 3 Feb 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : I have been in the hospital with a throat toung and lung infection, doctor prescribed augmentin. now I have a chapped, rashy forskin. is that normal? Im n a lot of pain and only have to take 1 more augmentin, then im done. any advice will help

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
rash is not related to throat infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, rashes over your foreskin can be because of genital infection. It can be balanitis, or gonorrhea, fungal infection, or any kind of std (sexually transmitted disease).

This is not related to throat infection. This is also not because of augmentin. Since you have only one dose of augmentin left over, please take it and complete the course.

Empirically you can take anti inflammatory medicines like paracetamol + diclofenac combination drugs twice daily for 3 days. Antihistamines for rashes. I would suggest you to consult with the doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (13 minutes later)

I am not sexually active, and haven't been for years, so how could it be a std? ive been in the hospital for 5 days, and washed and cleaned every day. it started a soon as I was discharged 12/31/14.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
consult with the doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
In my opinion, genital infection need not be sexually transmitted.
I would suggest you to consult with the doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj