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Could Redness And Itching Under Foreskin Be Due To Silicon Gel?

Hi,
I have noticed redness and itching under my foreskin. Very small bumps are also there but they are almost non-visible. My partner and I have recently experimented with silicone gel during intercourse and I am not sure if that is the reason. Also, this has never happened before. Please advise
Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hello
Thanks for query .

Itching and redness of foreskin strongly suggest infection of foreskin (Posthatitis) However can be due to allergic reaction to gel that you are using during intercourse as a lubricant .

Are you diabetic?

You need to check your blood sugar levels to rule out /confirm diabetes .

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime 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 heals up completely.

Have protected sex and avoid using Silicon Gel .

Dr.Patil.


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Could Redness And Itching Under Foreskin Be Due To Silicon Gel?

Hello Thanks for query . Itching and redness of foreskin strongly suggest infection of foreskin (Posthatitis) However can be due to allergic reaction to gel that you are using during intercourse as a lubricant . Are you diabetic? You need to check your blood sugar levels to rule out /confirm diabetes . You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime 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 heals up completely. Have protected sex and avoid using Silicon Gel . Dr.Patil.