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What Causes Irritation And Itching Of Penis?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014

Question: I was feeling irritation and itiching on my penile from few days, yesterday I washed it from the dettol directly...yesterday it was burning like anything, now i can several small red spots on the tip...if u want to see the picture, i just clicked, so plz suggest the remedy to get rid of it and plz tell that is it something very Serious?? Please its urgent

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Candid-B cream; avoid all dettol & soaps

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
I understand your anxiety & urgency.
The itch we can address later...it was either a fungal infection or a herpes simplex infection depending on what the lesions looked like then & if you were sexually active before the onset of these lesions & if so, when & after how long did these lesions develop.
For the moment, you seem to have caused 'chemical burns' to the area.
Please use Candid-B cream twice or 3 times daily for 2 days & this should help calm the lesions. It contains a steroid so avoid use for more than 3-5 days maximum. Then switch to a plain antifungal cream called nizoral (2%ketoconazole) applied twice daily for a week.
Also do take 1 or 2 tabs of Levocetrizine (Xyzal) at night for 3 days or so to provide symptomatic relief for the itch & irritation.
This should sort you out if it is a fungal or allergy & not related to sexual activity.
Good Luck & Hope this works well for you. If in XXXXXXX please do call on me after the weekend at XXXXXXX Hospital to follow up. Cheers.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (18 minutes later)

thanks for ur advise doc, I am sending u my penis tip pic to show u the actuall condition, I want you to see it and advise more, and I would like to tell u that I am not sexually active at all but yes from last few month I usually do masturbate to satisfy myself..is this causing the issue?? plz advise the solution

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (47 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Candid-B cream 5 days total, then switch

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
I have seen your digital upload.
Yes, masturbation & friction, application of any oils or condom allergy from using a lubricated condom can all present in this manner as can a fungal infection. This does not mean masturbation is bad or to be avoided..definitely for 1 week yes till this quietens down, then you can figure out what is 'irritating' the region.
I trust you have taken my advice & it is getting better. Once the lesion calms, please use the 2% ketoconazole cream I suggested.
God Luck & Godspeed.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj