irritated glans, since December last year, help? pics attached
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I have some similar symptoms to jason1327 post here: https://patient.info/forums/discuss/blotchy-red-rash-irritated-skin-on-penile-head-lasted-for-over-3-moths-now--546688
like his, my symptoms also started 1 day after using a condom with a new partner. glans would get extremely irritated from brushing up against only boxers, but rather the tip it is the top part of the glans.
the skin feels dry and irritated, it is extremely sensitive and painful if played with.
i have seen a few doctors of which none have helped, i have tried so many things, clotrimazole and betamethasone creme, topicort, tacrolimus ointment, A&D, monistat,suragel, man1oil, coconut oil, cetaphil. no significant improvement with any of the above.
I saw a dermatologist, I saw a urologist, and am now considering if I should get a biopsy since that was the only thing they suggested as they had no idea what was going on.
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devin_51227 Perrierlime
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I don't suggest you using so many different products on your penis like that just wear boxers you can breathe in , try a different soap (dove), and mostuirize it before bed and in the morning
Perrierlime devin_51227
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boxers were actually all I ever wore until this condition started and I have since needed to switch to briefs due to chaffing, i also switched a unscented soap and unscented laundry detergent i dont really know what else I can do at this point to isolate the source of irritation.
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billy15166 Perrierlime
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viv16039 billy15166
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Did it work
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saw a new derm, she was unsure of what it was, looked normal to her but after explaining my symptoms and past treatments ,she gave me heaps of tetrix (a barrier cream) samples to try for 2 weeks. If this doesn't work next step is biopsy.
ml66uk Perrierlime
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Thanks for the update. I didn't post before, as I had no idea what the problem (if any) might be. Good luck with the Tetrix cream, and please keep us updated.
viv16039 Perrierlime
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What was the answer?
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chris_36869 Perrierlime
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Have you tested for any Std? Even if you used a condom there are some stds that get passed through just skin to skin contact, you should check for hsv 1 and 2 and also syphilis, hpv as well but currently there isn't a test for it. That way you can rule those out.
Perrierlime chris_36869
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i have had all std tests available multiple times throughout the year, i am negative for all. including the ones u listed except for hpv as there is no test.
my derm doesn't have a clue, she is diagnosing it as genital dysaesthesia. i don't really understand how that is even possible. but I have to say the symptoms do seem to fit.
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ml66uk Perrierlime
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I'd never even heard of that, but like you said, the symptoms do seem to fit. Hope you can figure out a treatment that helps. Good luck.
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saddenedgreatly Perrierlime
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very similar to mine. Those dark greyish spots, they've come gradually right? Im seeing a dermatologist next week. My primary refused to test me for herpes because i have no lesions. Unbelievable!
Perrierlime saddenedgreatly
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I'm not sure when the dark spots came about tbh I can't remember them before but they have been there now for at least a year. What doesn't come through well in the pictures is redness on the top Central area if the glans running from the urethra to the corona, and that area is extremely (overly) sensitive to any contact be it clothing or otherwise. It's obvious to me idk why it isn't too every medical professional I have seen to date.
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