What Is The Cause For Redness On Penis After Masturbation?

Posted on Sat, 14 Dec 2013

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Question : Hi, I have some redness on the head of my penis on one side and some small red spots on the other. They do not itch and are not sore?? I was masterbating daily, sometimes more than once a day until approximately 2 weeks ago when I stopped, it was at that time the redness appeared.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: It is infection of Glans. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photographs that you have posted it appears that you have infection of the Glans Penis what is called as Ballanitis. This is most likely to be due to rough and vigorous handling of th penis during frequent masturbation. You need to take broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory medication like Diclofenac twice daily Ensure to clean your genital with warm water twice daily and apply topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily. Avoid any sexual activity till gets cured completely. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 hours later)

Thanks dr for your reply, I am currently offshore. The medic onboard says he only has doxycycline hyclate 100mg tablets at the moment. I am not sure?? Can you advise and also how long should it take to clear up.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: You can take Doxycycline Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for follow up. You can Doxycycline twice daily for a week and use and any topical antibiotic cream available on board. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 minutes later)

Many thanks, And we only seem to have hydrocortisone cream 1%!! We donhave a lot on board!! Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Do not use Hydrocortisone cream. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for for follow up. Do not use Hydrocortisone cream. Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (5 minutes later)

OK understood, We do not have any other creams available on-board so should I just take the doxycycline daily??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Take only Doxycycline Detailed Answer: Hello Take only Doxycycline and if available use coconut oil for local application for soothing action. Thanks and Regards, Dr.Patil.

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