What Causes Redness And Soreness On Foreskin?

Posted on Sat, 23 Jan 2016

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Sat, 23 Jan 2016 Answered on

Wed, 9 Mar 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : hi doctor

i am having redness and soreness on my penis foreskin.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed fungal infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

yup
red and sore spots and sometimes little painful
i am 20 and virgin

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
It is safe and effective and gives good responses within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar