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About 2 Weeks Ago I Used Head And Shoulders Instead
Question: About 2 weeks ago I used Head and shoulders instead of body soap to masturbate in the shower. The next morning I had a slight burn when I urinated in the morning. The burning has gone away, but when I tried to masturbate again my penis was tender when I touched it. Is this a friction burn? I do see just a very slight redness on my shaft, but it's barley visible. No recognizable friction or burn marks at all. Thank You.
Brief Answer:
Probably a contact dermatitis from the shampoo use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a an allergic reaction from the soap.
I recommend to use cool compresses in the area.
An ice pack or another cool compress can relieve irritation.
I also recommend d to use a moisturizer such as Calmine lotion to relieve the symptoms.
I suggest to wash the area regularly with a non-irritating, soap-free cleanser.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably a contact dermatitis from the shampoo use.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to a an allergic reaction from the soap.
I recommend to use cool compresses in the area.
An ice pack or another cool compress can relieve irritation.
I also recommend d to use a moisturizer such as Calmine lotion to relieve the symptoms.
I suggest to wash the area regularly with a non-irritating, soap-free cleanser.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, my penis shows no marks at all. I can see a very slight red area on my shaft but it's almost non visible. When I do urinate I have no burning at all, but when im done I feel a slight soreness in my shaft. Can urine flow inside of my penis agitate the chemical burn?
Can I have dermatitis if I have almost no redness?
Brief Answer:
Dermatitis can appear even with minimal redness.
Detailed Answer:
Hj again dear,
Dermatitis can be present even with minimal redness.
Urine can irritate the area due to the acidity.
I suggest to follow the advice that I give above for relief.
The symptoms may last a few days.
It is important to avoid contact with irritating cleansers.
Feel free to contact me again for further clarification.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Dermatitis can appear even with minimal redness.
Detailed Answer:
Hj again dear,
Dermatitis can be present even with minimal redness.
Urine can irritate the area due to the acidity.
I suggest to follow the advice that I give above for relief.
The symptoms may last a few days.
It is important to avoid contact with irritating cleansers.
Feel free to contact me again for further clarification.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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