Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Redness Around The Penis
Question: I habe just recently noticed a bright redness around my penis at foreskin and it hurts to have sex. I have seem stuff like this before but it usually subsides
Brief Answer:
Balanoposthitis may be due to various reasons.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Bright redness of glans penis and foreskin is due to a condition called as Balanoposthitis. Balanoposthithis is due to various reasons. Infections due to fungus, bacteria, virus and irritation due to soaps, chemicals, topical medicines, and allergies due to condom, systemic drugs and some other pre-malignant conditions etc.
If you able to send the picture of your condition, I may be able to discuss more. But it is better to consult a Physician expert in STD management and get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan
Balanoposthitis may be due to various reasons.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query.
Bright redness of glans penis and foreskin is due to a condition called as Balanoposthitis. Balanoposthithis is due to various reasons. Infections due to fungus, bacteria, virus and irritation due to soaps, chemicals, topical medicines, and allergies due to condom, systemic drugs and some other pre-malignant conditions etc.
If you able to send the picture of your condition, I may be able to discuss more. But it is better to consult a Physician expert in STD management and get well soon.
Dr S.Murugan
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
