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Suggest Treatment For A Itchy Red Patch On The Penis Head

I have a patch of red on the head of my penis, i believe it was from being irritated by my girlfriends teeth. Also there is a path of skin on the side of my penis that is a little bit irritated, no other issues. I am going to see a doctor tomorrow, but need a little assurance.
Fri, 15 May 2015
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Dear Patient,
Thank you very much for your question. As you mentioned, during oral sex glans penis due to its high sensitivity can be easily irritated by friction. However, it is hard to diagnose without examine a patient. Some infections can cause inflammation of the head of the penis or balanitis that may cause pain and a foul discharge.
My advice is to see a doctor soon. Also try to be responsible for your sexual health. Abstain from unprotected sex and limit your sexual activities to one partner who has tested free for sexually transmitted diseases. Do not think that oral sex is disease free. Oral sex can transmit infections like Clamydia, gonorrhoea and even HIV with a negligible risk. Therefore, an unprotected oral sex is not 100% disease free and it still poses a risk of contracting an STD. If you have any other questions, please let me know. I hope that I answered your question.
Good Luck!
Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD
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Suggest Treatment For A Itchy Red Patch On The Penis Head

Dear Patient, Thank you very much for your question. As you mentioned, during oral sex glans penis due to its high sensitivity can be easily irritated by friction. However, it is hard to diagnose without examine a patient. Some infections can cause inflammation of the head of the penis or balanitis that may cause pain and a foul discharge. My advice is to see a doctor soon. Also try to be responsible for your sexual health. Abstain from unprotected sex and limit your sexual activities to one partner who has tested free for sexually transmitted diseases. Do not think that oral sex is disease free. Oral sex can transmit infections like Clamydia, gonorrhoea and even HIV with a negligible risk. Therefore, an unprotected oral sex is not 100% disease free and it still poses a risk of contracting an STD. If you have any other questions, please let me know. I hope that I answered your question. Good Luck! Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe. MD