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What Causes Severe Itchiness In The Penis Foreskin?

Hello, i have constant itching for the past 2-3 days on penis foreskin, due to itching, it has started bleeding. till 2-3 days back i could retract the foreskin very easily, but now i am not able to do so, it is causing pain and the penis has turned into red colour(maybe due to friction). Also i have smegma deposits, which i am not able to completely remove, some of them are stuck to the skin and i can t roll foreskin to clean properly
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain itchiness of foreskin along with smegma deposits that does not get removed completely along with pain and redness of foreskin is known as BALANITIS and can be due to causes like:

1.Poor genital hygiene and not cleaning them regularly.
2.Allergic reaction to certain soaps and cosmetics.
3.Side effects of certain medications.
4. Excessive dry penile skin.
5.Diabetes.
6.Sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhea..

It can also be due to fungal infection known as Mucocutaneous thrush..

I would suggest you to consult an Internal Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and can also do a urethral swab culture and microscopic examination of the scrapings from the skin..

You can be advised to first of all take anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Allegra to control itching..
You can be advised to apply steroid based cream to reduce itching, swelling and inflammation..
You can also be advised to take antibiotics if there is infection..
Anti fungal medications can be given in case of thrush..
Keep the area clean and dry and also wash it with a mild soap and water on regular basis..
Wear cotton and loose fitting undergarments and clothes..
Avoid scented sprays and soaps application on the genitals..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Itchiness In The Penis Foreskin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain itchiness of foreskin along with smegma deposits that does not get removed completely along with pain and redness of foreskin is known as BALANITIS and can be due to causes like: 1.Poor genital hygiene and not cleaning them regularly. 2.Allergic reaction to certain soaps and cosmetics. 3.Side effects of certain medications. 4. Excessive dry penile skin. 5.Diabetes. 6.Sexually transmitted infections like Gonorrhea.. It can also be due to fungal infection known as Mucocutaneous thrush.. I would suggest you to consult an Internal Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and can also do a urethral swab culture and microscopic examination of the scrapings from the skin.. You can be advised to first of all take anti allergics like Levocetrizine or Allegra to control itching.. You can be advised to apply steroid based cream to reduce itching, swelling and inflammation.. You can also be advised to take antibiotics if there is infection.. Anti fungal medications can be given in case of thrush.. Keep the area clean and dry and also wash it with a mild soap and water on regular basis.. Wear cotton and loose fitting undergarments and clothes.. Avoid scented sprays and soaps application on the genitals.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.