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What shall I do for allergy on the head of the penis?

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Published At July 19, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have some kind of allergy on the head of my penis. Please tell me how to resolve it and which doctor should I consult. My age is 25. I did not consult any doctor before this. I do catch a cold in a month or two and I skip my diet many days. I saw this allergy a month ago when my girlfriend got tonsillitis after having oral sex. She said it was because of this. It has still not resolved, I thought it as nothing much and it is in the same manner since then. I do wash it regularly and I use to masturbate too much.

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information provided and the attached image (removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you may be experiencing either contact dermatitis or balanitis. Contact dermatitis can occur due to allergies to condoms, soaps, lotions, or other agents used during masturbation. Friction can also contribute to this problem. To further assess your condition, I would need additional information about your sexual history. Have you had one partner or multiple partners? Have you experienced any penile discharge, and if so, what was the color? Have you noticed any lumps in your groin area? It's worth noting that your girlfriend's tonsillitis could potentially be linked to a penile infection, particularly if it is gonorrhea or chlamydia. Have you ever had any sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the past? Providing this information will help in providing a more accurate evaluation and appropriate guidance.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

While masturbation I did not use anything, but I do was it with a soap. I normally lie against the bed and masturbate. Also, excessive masturbation often results in loose motion. Sometimes, I do not use a condom while having sex and in the past, I had relationships with other personal but did not have sexual intercourse and it was four to five years ago. I do not have any lumps and no STD as far I know.

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello,

Welcome, and thank you for providing detailed information. Based on the information provided, if there have been no recent episodes of penile discharge and there is no history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the past, it is important to consider other possible causes for any current symptoms. It would be beneficial to explore other potential factors such as urinary tract infections, prostatitis, or non-infectious causes like urethral irritation or inflammation. A comprehensive evaluation and examination by a healthcare professional would be recommended to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate management.

Probable causes for the symptoms include balanitis. To further investigate, I recommend getting an HIV test, urine chlamydia and gonorrhea test, and RPR (rapid plasma reagin) test. In terms of treatment, I suggest the following approach: 1. Apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream in the affected area twice daily. 2. Take Tablet Augmentin 1 g (a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) twice daily for five days. It is important to consult a local dermatologist, discuss the treatment plan with them, and take the prescribed medication with their consent. Please ensure that you are not allergic to Penicillin. In terms of preventive measures, practicing safe sex practices is highly recommended.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

No discharge as I noticed and after masturbating it is white and sometimes yellow in color like urine.

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello,

Thank you for sharing the information and emphasizing its importance. Please continue with the previously discussed treatment plan and kindly arrange for the blood test, if possible. It would greatly assist in the evaluation. To facilitate early healing, I kindly request you to avoid masturbation for the next few weeks, if feasible. Additionally, refraining from engaging in oral sex is advised, as the friction can exacerbate the condition.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I had applied the cream on the tip of my penis. I woke up in the middle of the night and went to the washroom to pee. Then, it started burning too much. Is that normal? I applied it, but the skin covers the head of the penis sometimes. Will the cream effect in that case?

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. In order to apply the cream, please ensure that it is spread on the surrounding area and not directly on the opening. Additionally, I recommend reducing the strength of the steroid cream to 0.5% Hydrocortisone cream. Alternatively, you may consider mixing the already used amount with an equal amount of Petroleum jelly in a 1:1 ratio, and then applying it to the affected area, again avoiding the opening of the penis. It appears that you may be highly sensitive to the cream, so I suggest consulting your specialist doctor to discuss this matter and explore the possibility of adjusting the dosage accordingly.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sadaf Mustafa
Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

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