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What Causes Redness On Shaft Of Penis?
Question: My husband has had a reddened area on the shaft of his penis for about a week. Before it started he swam in our pool which I think I over chlorinated. He says the skin burns and is sensitive when it rubs his clothes. This morning he said he noticed some redness on the under side of his penis as well. Is this a chlorine burn or a fungal thing? He does leave his wet swim trunks on after he gets out of the pool and its Florida in August.
Brief Answer:
Can I have an image of this reddened area?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this problem your husband has. I have reviewed the information and it is suggestive of a chemical burn. Chlorine might have been the cause if for real you over chlorinated. The fact that he keeps his wet swim trunks on after swimming would be contributing factors to this.
To make sure there is nothing am missing out on here, I will like to review an image to. This way, I will provide a comprehensive, personalized and helpful response. The good news is that most minor chemical burns often resolve spontaneously with no need for medical treatment.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I hop ego hear from you at your earliest convenience and will respond promptly. Until then, Iw isn you and your husband well.
Can I have an image of this reddened area?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this problem your husband has. I have reviewed the information and it is suggestive of a chemical burn. Chlorine might have been the cause if for real you over chlorinated. The fact that he keeps his wet swim trunks on after swimming would be contributing factors to this.
To make sure there is nothing am missing out on here, I will like to review an image to. This way, I will provide a comprehensive, personalized and helpful response. The good news is that most minor chemical burns often resolve spontaneously with no need for medical treatment.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I hop ego hear from you at your earliest convenience and will respond promptly. Until then, Iw isn you and your husband well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Doctor for your information. Unfortunately my husband is a bit shy and would not upload an image. We will keep an eye on his progress over the next days and reach out to you again if we have additional concerns. God bless.
Brief Answer:
Some people are just shy....Unfortunately so!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand if your husband is a bit hesitant. Let’s not push him beyond his limit of comfort. Keep me updated and I will be glad to follow up and ale sure he gets well.
I wish you well. God bless you and you husband, too.
Some people are just shy....Unfortunately so!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand if your husband is a bit hesitant. Let’s not push him beyond his limit of comfort. Keep me updated and I will be glad to follow up and ale sure he gets well.
I wish you well. God bless you and you husband, too.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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