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What Causes Itchy Red Swollen Bumps After Masturbation?
Question: I masturbated with hand soap and the next day I have bumps ,itching,redness,and swelling
What do I do
What do I do
Brief Answer:
antihistamine and avoid that soap
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question
There was something in that soap that you were allergic to. You can take an antihistamine to help decrease the itching and swelling. Common antihistamines are diphenhydramine (benadryl) and loratadine (claritin). Cool compresses may also help with the swelling (washcloth soaked in cold water). If you do this, do not use ice or ice water, just cool water from the tap. Next use a non-scented lotion on the affected skin to keep it from drying out as that will increase the itching. If you see pus or other signs of infection, or if you develop severe pain in your penis then see a doctor immediately at emergency.
This should clear up in a few days.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
antihistamine and avoid that soap
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question
There was something in that soap that you were allergic to. You can take an antihistamine to help decrease the itching and swelling. Common antihistamines are diphenhydramine (benadryl) and loratadine (claritin). Cool compresses may also help with the swelling (washcloth soaked in cold water). If you do this, do not use ice or ice water, just cool water from the tap. Next use a non-scented lotion on the affected skin to keep it from drying out as that will increase the itching. If you see pus or other signs of infection, or if you develop severe pain in your penis then see a doctor immediately at emergency.
This should clear up in a few days.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Prasad
As of right now my penis is red and has nasty looking bumps that are squeezable and it burns
I masturbated last night with antibiotic hand soap and forgot to wipe it off and now all this
I'm really scared
Is there anything I can do to help heal quick
I masturbated last night with antibiotic hand soap and forgot to wipe it off and now all this
I'm really scared
Is there anything I can do to help heal quick
Brief Answer:
steroids would help more quickly
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
I understand that your are afraid but it really will be okay. The only thing that I can think of that may work more quickly than the above recommendations is to see a doctor and perhaps they could prescribe a course of steroids for you. I know it is frightening but it is really just an allergic reaction and you will be recovered in a few days. If it is really intolerable then go to Emergency and see if they can give you steroids for quicker relief.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
steroids would help more quickly
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
I understand that your are afraid but it really will be okay. The only thing that I can think of that may work more quickly than the above recommendations is to see a doctor and perhaps they could prescribe a course of steroids for you. I know it is frightening but it is really just an allergic reaction and you will be recovered in a few days. If it is really intolerable then go to Emergency and see if they can give you steroids for quicker relief.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Is there a way I could show you a picture just to be sure what it is cause this has never happened to me before
Hopefully I'll be fine
Hopefully I'll be fine
Brief Answer:
yes, you can send photos
Detailed Answer:
You can upload photos to this conversation or if you are unable to do that then you can send the clinical images as mail attachments to YYYY@YYYY with Subject as Attention: Dr Kathy Robinson. They will be automatically uploaded to the user's query.
Dr. Robinson
yes, you can send photos
Detailed Answer:
You can upload photos to this conversation or if you are unable to do that then you can send the clinical images as mail attachments to YYYY@YYYY with Subject as Attention: Dr Kathy Robinson. They will be automatically uploaded to the user's query.
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Brief Answer:
This really sounds like allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello and I am sorry that you are so afraid. I really think this is a reaction to the soap that you used. This does not sound like any type of AIDS or other sexually transmitted disease. Your penis was fine before you used the soap was it not? Really this will clear itself up in a few days. Please use the suggestions I gave you above and know that you will be okay, you just had an allergic reaction to the soap.
If you can not get calmed down about it then see a doctor right away
Regards
Dr. Robinson
This really sounds like allergic reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hello and I am sorry that you are so afraid. I really think this is a reaction to the soap that you used. This does not sound like any type of AIDS or other sexually transmitted disease. Your penis was fine before you used the soap was it not? Really this will clear itself up in a few days. Please use the suggestions I gave you above and know that you will be okay, you just had an allergic reaction to the soap.
If you can not get calmed down about it then see a doctor right away
Regards
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Maybe your right cause my penis was perfectly fine before
It just looks nasty so thats why I'm worried
But if u say I'm fine I'll take your advice
Is there any ointment that works good at local pharmacys
Anything that could help for the meantime
It just looks nasty so thats why I'm worried
But if u say I'm fine I'll take your advice
Is there any ointment that works good at local pharmacys
Anything that could help for the meantime
Brief Answer:
avoid steroid creams
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can use Eucerine cream or A&D ointment. They would be soothing and not irritating. Do not use steroid creams they are not good to be used on the penis.
Dr. Robinson
avoid steroid creams
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can use Eucerine cream or A&D ointment. They would be soothing and not irritating. Do not use steroid creams they are not good to be used on the penis.
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Can I get those creams at cvs?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Both of them would be available at CVS.
Dr. Robinson
yes
Detailed Answer:
Both of them would be available at CVS.
Dr. Robinson
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Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Ok thank you
I really hope this works
I really hope this works
Brief Answer:
I hope so too
Detailed Answer:
I feel sure you will be back to normal in a few days
Best to you
I hope so too
Detailed Answer:
I feel sure you will be back to normal in a few days
Best to you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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