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Suggest Treatment For Raw Spot On Penis After Masturbation
Question: I have rubbed a raw spot on my penis from masturbating. It has been 3 weeks and hasn't healed much, if at all. I've been putting Neosporin on it. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Please apply neosporin on it 2 times a day and avoid masturbating
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. A raw spot on the penis from masturbation is usually the result of friction and this can take some time to heal completely.
2. It is good that you are applying neosporin. Please wash the genital area with warm water twice daily and wipe it dry and then apply neosporin.
3. Avoid masturbation for 15 days or till it heals completely. Usually such wounds heal in a week if good care is taken. If you have continued to do masturbation then that might have delayed the healing.
You can please send a picture of the raw area to have a better discussion and confirm that the wound is healing.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Please apply neosporin on it 2 times a day and avoid masturbating
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. A raw spot on the penis from masturbation is usually the result of friction and this can take some time to heal completely.
2. It is good that you are applying neosporin. Please wash the genital area with warm water twice daily and wipe it dry and then apply neosporin.
3. Avoid masturbation for 15 days or till it heals completely. Usually such wounds heal in a week if good care is taken. If you have continued to do masturbation then that might have delayed the healing.
You can please send a picture of the raw area to have a better discussion and confirm that the wound is healing.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It's been 3 weeks and I'm not seeing any improvement. What about desitin? Would that help?
Brief Answer:
Desitin can be applied after you clean and dry the wound
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Neosporin is an anti septic and Desitin is a moisturizer which allows a layer of oil to be formed over the wound and promotes healing. You can use desitin over the wound 2 times a day however the most important care is to keep the wound clean and avoid infection. When you apply desitin please be sure that the wound is cleaned and dry. This will make it to heal better.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Desitin can be applied after you clean and dry the wound
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
1. Neosporin is an anti septic and Desitin is a moisturizer which allows a layer of oil to be formed over the wound and promotes healing. You can use desitin over the wound 2 times a day however the most important care is to keep the wound clean and avoid infection. When you apply desitin please be sure that the wound is cleaned and dry. This will make it to heal better.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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