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What Causes Redness Around Penis Foreskin In Children?
My 6 year old sons penis is red raw and the foreskin is also red raw. My wife tells me when he came home from school there was a creamy/pussy looking discharge. We have since bathed him and the discharge is gone. We have left him unclothed to air out and keep dry. He can wee normally however it does hurt him a little from the slight swelling.
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
Hello dear
Understand your concern.
I think it is infection.
Causes of your problem are below:
Balinitis
Hygiene problem
Bacterial infection
Injury may be due to trauma or zipper.
For diagnosis you should consult the doctor and done by examination.
You should take following advice
Wear pure cotton loose inner wear
Do not apply any bandage or lotion
Apply 1% hdrocortisone cream if severe
antibiotic cefuroxime tablet
Keep the area dry.
Maintain hygiene after urination
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern.
I think it is infection.
Causes of your problem are below:
Balinitis
Hygiene problem
Bacterial infection
Injury may be due to trauma or zipper.
For diagnosis you should consult the doctor and done by examination.
You should take following advice
Wear pure cotton loose inner wear
Do not apply any bandage or lotion
Apply 1% hdrocortisone cream if severe
antibiotic cefuroxime tablet
Keep the area dry.
Maintain hygiene after urination
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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