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What Causes Redness On Foreskin And Penis Head?

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

Question: Thank you, I have a non-painful redness of the foreskin and base of my penis head,especially after intercourse (infrequent)? what can it be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to infection of Foreskin and glans penis (Ballano-Posthatitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

You are getting redness of foreskin and base of glans penis frequently.This is mostly due infection foreskin (Ballano-Posthatitis ) .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1)Are you diabetic?
2) Does your partner have vaginal infection ?

Get your blood sugar levels test done to confirm /rule out diabetes.

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefixime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily.along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily .

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it gets cured completely.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

Thank you, Dr. XXXXXXX much appreciated. I will follow your directions and hopefully this will soon go away. Kindly, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for appreciation .

Detailed Answer:

Hello
Thanks for writing again .Take the treatment and get well soon .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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