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What Should I Do About Redness At The Tip Of My Penis While Taking Amoxiclav?

A few days ago I started taking an antibiotic called co amoxiclav and today when I showered I noticed that the tip of my penis was red , it is not painful, I have read a few things online and it all leads back to the antibiotic causing this, could anyone confirm this if so what should I do
Wed, 2 Nov 2022
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Hi,

It could be balanitis. It can be over-usage of antibiotics, improper or poor personal hygiene, infection, or diabetes. You should get your sugar levels done if it's recurrent. You can use 1% Pimecrolimus cream or Bacitracin cream for local application. You should maintain good personal hygiene. You should do gentle retraction of the foreskin daily n soak in warm water and clean the area. If it doesn't resolve, you can see a urologist.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician
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What Should I Do About Redness At The Tip Of My Penis While Taking Amoxiclav?

Hi, It could be balanitis. It can be over-usage of antibiotics, improper or poor personal hygiene, infection, or diabetes. You should get your sugar levels done if it s recurrent. You can use 1% Pimecrolimus cream or Bacitracin cream for local application. You should maintain good personal hygiene. You should do gentle retraction of the foreskin daily n soak in warm water and clean the area. If it doesn t resolve, you can see a urologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pinal Vaghasiya, General & Family Physician