Blotchy red rash/irritated skin on penile head (lasted for over 3 moths now)?

I still have this issue for 1.5 years now. It's a bit better comparing last year, but still exists. I've used canesten (without hydrocortisone) cream for two weeks, that worked well while using it but after then, it came back again. Now i think of using it for a longer period like 2-3 months. Does it make any harm, did anyone try to use it for longer periods?

Canestan with (HC) Can only be used 7 to 10 max.

Try that for max time then switch to the regular one for 2 weeks.

I find washing with water and a tablespoon of Epsom Salt helps too.

Jason, have you had any success in treatment. I have been plagued with the same symptoms for several months now. My doctors have prescribed creams, pills...etc.., with no success thus fare.

Thanks

Hello Friends,

I used to be very active on this thread but was disqualified by the moderator for reasons unknown. Anyway, I have been keeping up with the thread although I wasn't able to write down anything. However, I created a new account because I need some more help and guidance or at least some positive thoughts.

Question. Do any of you notice any bladder pain/tightness especially in the morning? Furthermore, do you notice that your urine is cloudy/bubbly and dark? Finally, do you ever notice that the pain or pressure is relieved by defecating or urinating...it doesn't take away the pain totally but almost like it improves slightly?

To everyone who has faced this problem - I have been following this forum for quite a few months. I have faced a similar problem as you all and somehow got it cured. First of all, to tell about myself, I am 29 year old guy from a country with tropical weather conditions with no sex experience however frequent with masturbation due to mental stress. One morning I happened to see few bumps in penis glans and meatus very red and inflamed. I had several visits to GP, Dermatologists, Urologists and the problem was unresolved even after taking several medications (Flucanozole, Bacterial antibiotics that include Doxycyclin, Cepodem, Creams like clotrimazole and sertaconazole etc). Doctors never suggested anything new apart from asking me to maintain hygeine (Cleaning glans, smegma etc etc) After losing faith in all doctors and medicines I took the below steps to cure the illness -

1)Most of us are on stress or mental trauma - Yes it's a very sensitive area and could be irritating and it's our mental stress that is taking the toll of our body. So I just chose to forget about this and move on.

2)Abstinence of masturbation for 8 weeks - Yes it's true. I gave up masturbating for almost 2 months and I strongly advise anyone having this problem to abstain from sex and masturbation. Now, masturbation is never a problem for me like before.

3)Keep the Penis glans dry - I always kept the penis glans dry. After shower, I would ensure I retract my penis glans and dry it out under a table fan for atleast 10-15 minutes or use a dry tissue cloth to keep it dry and I found the difference in my symptoms after 15 days.

4)Stop using creams on the penis glans - Steroid creams and Clotrimazone / Sertaconazole cream application should not be extensively used as same was advised by my treating doctor. Ofcourse, they give you relief but this is only temporary relief but not permanent.

5)Check for diabetes - I was advised by my doctor to check for diabetes which turned out to be normal. I was not suggested by my doctor for STD screening as I never had a sexual intercourse.

6)Diet changes - I chose to limit sugar and spicy foods that aggravates the situation.

Circumcision / Freenuloplasty advised - I was advised to undergo a full circumcision or freenuloplasty by my treating urologist but I did not undergo as this is an elective procedure that was suggested and it was not a medical emergency for me.

Thanks for reading. Although I am not a medical practitioner, this is just an experience that I would like to share. Please also visit your treating doctors for any weird symptoms. For now I see a very good improvement.