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What Causes Pain And Irritation At The Urethral Opening?

Hello Dr Mintz, I ve recently experienced pain in what I believe is my External Urethral Opening. When I was about to leave the gym a few days ago on way to work, I noticed that I did not have a second pair of underwear and ended up having to go to work with no underwear on. Throughout the day, I noticed pain and irritation. Was wondering if vaseline would be a good treatment for the irritated skin around the opening or if that s not a viable option. Also, wondering if there may be a better option.
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Your history suggests you had do work out without underwear. So it lead to pain and irritation due to inflammation that due to inflammation in urethral region that due to trauma /scratching and due to sweating.
You can apply mild steroid cream like betamthsone for 2-3 days. If it is not resolved you should consult the physician.
Wear pure cotton loose innerwear
Avoid sweating and change underwear after workout.
Drink plenty of waters
Use liquid base lotion for mosturization
Use simple unperfumed soap
Avoid sex till you get better
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Pain And Irritation At The Urethral Opening?

Hello dear Understand your concern Your history suggests you had do work out without underwear. So it lead to pain and irritation due to inflammation that due to inflammation in urethral region that due to trauma /scratching and due to sweating. You can apply mild steroid cream like betamthsone for 2-3 days. If it is not resolved you should consult the physician. Wear pure cotton loose innerwear Avoid sweating and change underwear after workout. Drink plenty of waters Use liquid base lotion for mosturization Use simple unperfumed soap Avoid sex till you get better Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar