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hi i've noticed red marks on my foreskin. they're not painful, but worried what they might be. i've read up on balantis, but freaking out...
any advice?
thanks
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North82
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any advice would be great 😕
Ivank11 North82
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Hi it looks irritated it could be balanitis but if you are sexually active? But you should get it checked either way.
North82 Ivank11
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im getting it checked, yes. been prescribed a cream that hasnt done anything so far.
sexually active, but with same person, who thought was same... worried now
thanks for the feedback/comment
Ivank11 North82
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That's good you have gotten it checked with your doctor if the treatment doesn't help then go back they may refer you to a dermatologist.
It definitely is irritated looking have you used any new washing powder fabric softener new shower gels they can have a bad effect on deleted areas of skin. I'd just wash with water and maybe emollient wash this should help also. It does look like a balanitis or perhaps a fungal infection it might be just a case of getting the right cream and trying it for a few weeks.
North82 Ivank11
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cheers i will do. have just changed shower gel actually...
you don't think its anything to worry about then?
and still waiting on dr appointment so worrying... i have been using clotrimazole but it doesnt really work...
Ivank11 North82
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Hay North I'd just use some warm water and emollient wash for now and maybe keep the foreskin retracted if you can to keep it dry.
I wouldn't worry too much it's probably just a balanitis infection but you still need to have it checked if you haven't already done so. You might need something a little stronger than Clotrimazole? And it could take a while to clear.