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What Causes Tenderness And Redness On The Penis Head?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: Hi, my penis head had some redness and those areas are bit tender. I can apply a small amount of cortisone to it even if i got foreskin overlapping or let it heal on their own?
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You need to get tested for the sexually transmitted infections.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.

Letting it heal may not be enough.
I will recommend for you to get tested for the sexually transmitted infections, if you haven't done it already.
-- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea by urethral swab
-- HIV, HepC and Syphilis in the blood.
-- Herpes

If all this come negative, and the rash you have has no relation with you being sexually active, then yes, apply the hydrocortisone, once or twice/day a thin layer.
But if you have been sexually active and the rash appeared after, then you will need to take a treatment anyway, despite of the negative results of the tests.

If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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What Causes Tenderness And Redness On The Penis Head?

Brief Answer: You need to get tested for the sexually transmitted infections. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM to post your health query. I read carefully your question and I understand your concern. Letting it heal may not be enough. I will recommend for you to get tested for the sexually transmitted infections, if you haven't done it already. -- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea by urethral swab -- HIV, HepC and Syphilis in the blood. -- Herpes If all this come negative, and the rash you have has no relation with you being sexually active, then yes, apply the hydrocortisone, once or twice/day a thin layer. But if you have been sexually active and the rash appeared after, then you will need to take a treatment anyway, despite of the negative results of the tests. If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Regards, Dr. Papaqako