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Can I Use Betadine For Pain In Corona Of Penis?

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Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Question: there is some pain at the corona of penis.it may be due to friction or infection.I am soking penis in warm water.can I use betatin there after warm water soaking.
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Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
betadine should be avoided

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.
I have read your query.
I understand your concern.
You have correctly mentioned the most common causes of pain corona.
It is most likely due to trauma or infection.
I would advise you to put an antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent over the affected area.
Betadine when applied on skin especially the sensitive areas like genitalia results in Irritant contact dermatitis .
So rather than putting betadine you may apply mupirocin.
I would advise you to visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination of the area and advise you accordingly.
I hope it helps.
Stay healthy.
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Can I Use Betadine For Pain In Corona Of Penis?

Brief Answer: betadine should be avoided Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern. You have correctly mentioned the most common causes of pain corona. It is most likely due to trauma or infection. I would advise you to put an antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent over the affected area. Betadine when applied on skin especially the sensitive areas like genitalia results in Irritant contact dermatitis . So rather than putting betadine you may apply mupirocin. I would advise you to visit your doctor so that he can do clinical examination of the area and advise you accordingly. I hope it helps. Stay healthy.