Is Severe Pain On The Penis Tip Suggestive Of UTI?

Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016

Question: My son is 11 years old. He is complaining that after he swims during swim practice and urinates the tip of his penis stings and burns very badly. Could it be a urinary tract infection? He says it only happens after he has been swimming and then urinates. My email is YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis most likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question. I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like irritant contact dermatitis. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Wash the skin with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. XXXXXXX it dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves.If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.

If the irritation persists then pls get it evaluated from a dermatologist.Urethritis has to be ruled out.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care

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