The condition where the skin covering the glans penis (foreskin) becomes tight and cannot be pulled over is called phimosis. The symptoms seen are pain, swelling, and difficulty urinating. It can be congenital or can be caused by infections like balanitis, balanoposthitis, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, lichen planus, eczema, and psoriasis.
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I have red cuts and ulcers on my glans penis after applying a cream for tight foreskin. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a tight foreskin, I was able to pull it back with my hand and get it to rest, but pulling it gave me a very minor pain. I searched on the internet and applied a cream to my glans after two weeks my glans has red cuts or ulcers. I do not know what is it. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing red cuts or ulcers on your glans (the head of the penis), it is essential to seek medical attention from a healthcare professional or a urologist. They will be able to evaluate your condition, provide an accurate ... Read Full »
Why am I having tightness in the foreskin with rashes on the penis?
Query: Hi doctor,Before a few months, I went to a doctor as I had a bad rash on the shaft of the penis and around the groin area. I was prescribed creams and after examination, the doctor told me it as psoriasis. The condition is manageable now but my foreskin is tight. It was tight initially in a normal s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In psoriasis affecting the penis, condoms can help to protect the affected psoriatic skin from inducing trauma. Elocon is an ointment with a corticosteroid. This helps to provide relief from inflammation and dryness during psoriasis. This is a good cream and it is helpf... Read Full »