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Foreskin discoloration and slight infection on end
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D.
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
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Foreskin discoloration and slight infection on end
by ewayne, Aug 29, 2005 12:00AM
For a few months now I have had a slight iritation on the end of my foreskin. It causes pain when I try to pull it back past the head. It also causes pain when it swells, during sex and any type of stretching.
I don't were underwear and haven't since the military in the 60's. I am 58 years old and obviously still have my foreskin and want to keep it. I am a very clean person and wash regularly, a couble of showers a day. I do however tend to wear the same clothes more than once.
I thought it may be a possible irritation from clothing soaps?
What do you think it is and what should do?
Thanks you
I don't were underwear and haven't since the military in the 60's. I am 58 years old and obviously still have my foreskin and want to keep it. I am a very clean person and wash regularly, a couble of showers a day. I do however tend to wear the same clothes more than once.
I thought it may be a possible irritation from clothing soaps?
What do you think it is and what should do?
Thanks you
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Aug 30, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 30, 2005 12:00AM
Difficult to say without examination. Balanitis can be considered - which is an inflammation of the foreskin. Normally, antifungal creams can be considered to treat this as well as proper hygeine (which it seems like you are doing).
Other considerations can be irritation or a dermatitis. This can be evaluated by a dermatologist or urologist. If this is the case, one can consider steroid creams for treatment.
To complete the evaluation, a urine test looking for UTIs or urethral swabs looking for STDs can be done to rule out an infectious cause.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Other considerations can be irritation or a dermatitis. This can be evaluated by a dermatologist or urologist. If this is the case, one can consider steroid creams for treatment.
To complete the evaluation, a urine test looking for UTIs or urethral swabs looking for STDs can be done to rule out an infectious cause.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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