Why Does The Tip Of The Penis Feel Tender And Almost Feels Chapped With Minor Discharge?

Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2018

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Mon, 18 Jun 2018 Answered on

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Question : Tip of penis is tender almost feels chapped. Minor discharge and no burning during urination

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like balanitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As per your description it seems like something called “ Balanitis”. It is nothing but inflammation of tip of your penis(glans penis) . However we have to rule out the possibility of STD(sexually transmitted disease) before making a diagnosis.
As of now all you required is pulling back the foreskin and cleaning the penis. You can apply topical antibiotics like mupirocin. Rarely circumcision is required.
Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (30 minutes later)

im almost positive its not an std. i am married and haven't had sexual relations with anyone other than my wife. i am circumcised. i also have frequent urination

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Then it could be balanitis or skin fissures

Detailed Answer:

Then it could be balanitis. Continue topical antibiotic cream.
Other possibility minor skin fissures which arise from dryness of skin. It will heal with topical antibiotic ointments.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad