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What Causes Itching And Swelling On Outer Skin Of Penis Along With Small Cuts?

Posted on Sat, 19 Mar 2016

Question: My penis outer skin is itching and is swelling when scratched. I can see small cuts on the skin also.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and the clear picture.
Noted that the outer skin is showing the signs of dermatitis.
This can occur due to many reasons.
This can be simply contact dermatitis, may be allergy to condom if you have used, to dettol and soap, or anything.
This can be a part of the balanitis due to infection from your partner if you had unprotected sex and does occur, in which case you both have to take the treatment.
I would advise you the following:
Clean the area only with plain water and keep it dry.
You may use only liquid povidone iodine if available.
You may need a course of an antibiotic (your need a valid prescription from your Doctor)

Please give me the feedback as per the possibilities I have mentioned ahead so that we can discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (20 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

What is liquid povidone iodine? Is it available from medical shop without prescription? How should I use it?

I am okay to take antibiotic. How can I get the prescription? In case I have to visit a doctor in person, which doctor should I visit? A dermatologist?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatologist.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back to HCM

Liquid Povidone Iodine is a solution and must be available in medical shop.

Since it is liquid, you just have to apply it to the penis with bare hands or a cotton ball.

Yes, Dermatologist will be the best to be consulted.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (2 days later)

Hi Doctor,

I have been applying Liquid Povidone Iodine from last two days. The itching and swelling has gone down considerably. But, the the skin is looking very dry and flaky. How can I restore the moisture back? Please suggest me an ointment.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry. Skin will recover this function too.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Nice to know that the itching has gone down considerably. Let it be so for a few more day, as hopefully the wounds will be healed completely and the glands of the skin start working making the skin moist as before.
Avoid anything else locally at the moment.
Take multivitamins also, help in early and better recovery.

Please give me feedback after 2 days and also post a fresh photograph.

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