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Foreskin directly around the top of my penis is red and hurts when i touch it. What should I do?

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Dovahkin
Dovahkin

I'm uncircumcised and the foreskin right around the hole is a bit red and hurts if i touch it.

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  • Randall40
    Randall40 Dovahkin

    Posted

    Have you had any circumstances you can link this to? If not , how long has it been bothering you?
    • Dovahkin
      Dovahkin Randall40

      Posted

      This is very recent and this will probably not sound good. But my only explanation could be masturbating too much. I am a virgin

    • Randall40
      Randall40

      Posted

      Masturbation is the safest form of sexual activity .. No need to be embarrass we all do it . As Dave has alluded to given your not sexually active .. It's not anything to worry about. It also sounds to me that you may have a minor fungal issue . This is nothing a physician can't handle. No worries

    • Randall40
      Randall40 Dovahkin

      Posted

      It is worth mentioning that friction could cause a little of this as well .
  • dave_54993
    dave_54993 Dovahkin

    Posted

    Have you tried an antibiotic cream?  I am also uncircumsized.  

    I have found that you have to keep matters very clean in that department because if you don't a redness can develop that is a mild infection.. It gets worse unattended to.  It's a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.  

    I use an antibiotic cream percribed by a doctor.  It has more strength than the over the counter stuff.

    I hope that is the only problem but, for me, it's been something to always be mindful of much like brushing one's teeth.

    I hope this info has been helpful.  My best,  DL

  • james88919
    james88919 Dovahkin

    Posted

    Have you been washing the area with anything other than water? Soaps, expecially ones with lots of ingredients can cause irritation.

    If the redness and soreness is from masturbation giving it a rest for a few days should clear things up.

    If it is slightly infected and an antibiotic cream does not work, you could try an over the counter antifungal cream as this can also be a problem. If it is the problem a cream should clear it up in a few days.

    If it doesn't clear up on it's own or gets much worse I would see a doctor and see if they can figure it out. But don't let them talk you into a circumcision.

  • Dovahkin
    Dovahkin

    Posted

    Thank you everyone but the matter has been resolved I believe it was just an abrasion

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