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Suggest Remedy For Redness On Penile Head

hi, i m a 23 year old male, i recently (within the last 2-3 weeks) had unprotected sex and a few days later noticed redness on the head of my penis. I went to the doctors and they thought it may be thrush so they gave me a cream called Daktacort. A week into using it
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Since its unprotected sex . its better you do an STI panel investigation HbsAg, HIV, VDRL, Urine complete common cause of this issue can be sue to:

1. Herpes - Genital warts (HPV) can be diagnosed by the presence of very painful blisters, sallow ulcers or red base. There are treatment options for genital herpes, but there is no cure.

As to the treatment, it is based on relieving basic symptoms, early healing as well as the decrease of symptoms duration.

2. If it’s not painful- Syphilis, diagnosed by Blisters appear as the first symptoms of primary syphilis.

They usually disappear on their own with time, but remains in the body. first blisters on penis appear, important to seek medical help.

3. Molluscum contagiosum - small, painless bumps.

4. Yeast Infection- It causes blisters, redness, itching, and swelling. Blisters are usually white-color and thick.

5. Balanitis

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist
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Suggest Remedy For Redness On Penile Head

Hello, Since its unprotected sex . its better you do an STI panel investigation HbsAg, HIV, VDRL, Urine complete common cause of this issue can be sue to: 1. Herpes - Genital warts (HPV) can be diagnosed by the presence of very painful blisters, sallow ulcers or red base. There are treatment options for genital herpes, but there is no cure. As to the treatment, it is based on relieving basic symptoms, early healing as well as the decrease of symptoms duration. 2. If it’s not painful- Syphilis, diagnosed by Blisters appear as the first symptoms of primary syphilis. They usually disappear on their own with time, but remains in the body. first blisters on penis appear, important to seek medical help. 3. Molluscum contagiosum - small, painless bumps. 4. Yeast Infection- It causes blisters, redness, itching, and swelling. Blisters are usually white-color and thick. 5. Balanitis Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr S.R.Raveendran, Sexologist