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What Causes Inflammation And Itching On Penis Head?
Posted on
Sun, 14 Sep 2014
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Sun, 14 Sep 2014
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Question : Hello,
im a having a reddish and itchy penis head and i little swollen..
please tell is that anything serious.
i had sex 5months back.. i got prob 5days ago
im a having a reddish and itchy penis head and i little swollen..
please tell is that anything serious.
i had sex 5months back.. i got prob 5days ago
Brief Answer:
may be fungal infection. details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The morphology duration exact site of rash symptoms treatment taken any other disease inter course history partner history is not clear.
Can you retract your foreskin or any swelling there.
By description it may be fungal infection.
You can get back with clear photos and details .I will try to help you.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist
may be fungal infection. details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
The morphology duration exact site of rash symptoms treatment taken any other disease inter course history partner history is not clear.
Can you retract your foreskin or any swelling there.
By description it may be fungal infection.
You can get back with clear photos and details .I will try to help you.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Dermatologist and venereologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i visited a known doc here.. he suggested herpex cream
and said this may be serious disease.. i'm feeling bad to see him again
please tell me about this thanks. im unable to upload photo here.
and said this may be serious disease.. i'm feeling bad to see him again
please tell me about this thanks. im unable to upload photo here.
Brief Answer:
herpes virus infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
By the treatment given I.e.herpex cream is given to herpes infection. It is caused by virus herpes simplex virus 1 or 2.hsv 1 or 2.
It spreads by sexual inter course or even by skin to skin contact or by kiss.
There are chances of recurrence and usually recurrences decreases over years.
Treatment when active lesions is by antiviral like acyclovir 200mg 5 times a day for 5-7 days.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
herpes virus infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
By the treatment given I.e.herpex cream is given to herpes infection. It is caused by virus herpes simplex virus 1 or 2.hsv 1 or 2.
It spreads by sexual inter course or even by skin to skin contact or by kiss.
There are chances of recurrence and usually recurrences decreases over years.
Treatment when active lesions is by antiviral like acyclovir 200mg 5 times a day for 5-7 days.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok thanks..
is that curable ? any danger in that?
Can i marry?
please tell me the side effects of this disease
is that curable ? any danger in that?
Can i marry?
please tell me the side effects of this disease
Brief Answer:
yes with precaution.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes it is curable but is known for recurrence as it persists in body can recurr when having illness or deficiencies.
You have to take precautions if married as it can transmit sexually when there are active lesions. And can transmit by skin to skin contact when active lesions present.
There are suppressive therapies also.
The recurrence stops over period of time.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
yes with precaution.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes it is curable but is known for recurrence as it persists in body can recurr when having illness or deficiencies.
You have to take precautions if married as it can transmit sexually when there are active lesions. And can transmit by skin to skin contact when active lesions present.
There are suppressive therapies also.
The recurrence stops over period of time.
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank u doctor.
Does it affect my body or life?
do i need to take blood test?
is this a common disease or dangerous one?
i'm feeling guilty and ashamed
I didn't have sex with more than 1person. same to my partner as well.
what do i need to tell my doc who is handling right now..
he is very close to my family. can i tell him any other reason and quit.
And can i see another doctor?.
pls give suggestions.
Does it affect my body or life?
do i need to take blood test?
is this a common disease or dangerous one?
i'm feeling guilty and ashamed
I didn't have sex with more than 1person. same to my partner as well.
what do i need to tell my doc who is handling right now..
he is very close to my family. can i tell him any other reason and quit.
And can i see another doctor?.
pls give suggestions.
Brief Answer:
Suggested tests and advices
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is not a severe disease but can be transmitted by skin to skin contact when active lesion.
Rarely it involves other system in body.
If it does not recurr it is good.
You can get tested for confirmation of herpes by getting serological testing for HSV 1&2 IgG and IgM antibodies. Also if active lesion present smear examination from local site. These can be done in good accredited laboratory.
You can always consult any other venereologist for examination and diagnosis and for counselling.
You can get tested for other STDs also like HIV HBSAG etc.
You can disclose these to your partner after results to be honest and fair.
So that you can allay fears of all these diseases.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Suggested tests and advices
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It is not a severe disease but can be transmitted by skin to skin contact when active lesion.
Rarely it involves other system in body.
If it does not recurr it is good.
You can get tested for confirmation of herpes by getting serological testing for HSV 1&2 IgG and IgM antibodies. Also if active lesion present smear examination from local site. These can be done in good accredited laboratory.
You can always consult any other venereologist for examination and diagnosis and for counselling.
You can get tested for other STDs also like HIV HBSAG etc.
You can disclose these to your partner after results to be honest and fair.
So that you can allay fears of all these diseases.
You can get back for clarification else close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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