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Can Excessive Use Of Condoms Cause Foul Smell In The Head Of Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 30 May 2016
Question: I m 28 male. Recently my penis head started to stink like anything though i wash it everyday..am really worried.. Can use of. Condoms cause this?..
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to allergic reaction to chemical in condom.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photograph that you have posted it appears that you have developed infection of the Glans penis (Ballanitis) .

This is most likely to be due to allergic reaction to chemicals used in condom as lubricants .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical topical steroid cream twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily.

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

It will get cured within a week .

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.
The scrotal
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Can Excessive Use Of Condoms Cause Foul Smell In The Head Of Penis?

Brief Answer: Likely to be due to allergic reaction to chemical in condom. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for your query,based on the facts and photograph that you have posted it appears that you have developed infection of the Glans penis (Ballanitis) . This is most likely to be due to allergic reaction to chemicals used in condom as lubricants . You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefexime and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical topical steroid cream twice daily. Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily. Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely. It will get cured within a week . 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. The scrotal