For the first 16 years of my life I was unable to retract my foreskin, but after some stretching exercises I was finally able to do so, but found that the meatus of the penis was very red and somewhat painful to the touch. I saw several doctors and finally had it biopsied (OUCH!), but the only thing they could tell me was that it's not really anything serious and they classified it as nonspecific inflammation.
While I'm not really worried about it, it's still kind of a nuisance, especially given all of the creams I've tried (hydrocortisone, bacitracin, neosporin, etc.). Does anyone have any suggestions as to what this might be or how I could get it to go away? Any input is appreciated.
2007-08-21 17:51:31 · 5 answers · asked by David B 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
The rest of the glans penis feels fine, just the red area. Everything else has been desensitized long ago.
2007-08-21 18:04:45 · update #1
Well, if you've seen the doctors and they said it's not a medical condition...
Are you sure the head isn't rubbing once in a while against your clothes? Some guys have really sensitive glans/head.
Now, if it's too sensitive to touch, that's because the foreskin keeps it very sensitive as studies have found. However, it shouldn't be that sensitive.
http://forums.govteen.com/showpost.php?p=3630670&postcount=6
What you can do is pull back the foreskin when you shower and wash the head by rubbing it a bit with the other hand, just for a few seconds. Start off with just a little bit and gradually rub more every few days. That'll help to get it used to being rubbed and touched by dry things like your fingers and clothes. That's because it's been used to being protected by the moist foreskin. It just needs some adjusting.
2007-08-21 17:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jorge 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It could be an allergic reaction to some of the medicated creams you use or the soap, it could be also a problem with a detergent used to laundry your underwear. Ask those questions next time you see your physician. BTW, I would make an appointment with a urologist as soon as possible: there might be other reasons that your family physician was not able to detect ( like STD ).
P.S. Also you can pull your foreskin back and wash your penis with DIAL liquid soap ( it is a great anti-bacterial weapon against any infection ). If it will improve your condition, keep using it every day before bed.
2007-08-21 18:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by ms.sophisticate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think that it is just a matter of time and it should settle down. If you are concerned then see a doctor. Just don't let them talk you into getting circumcised.
2007-08-21 23:42:49 · answer #3 · answered by darth72au 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any suggestions if it hurts when you touch it. Yeah, don't touch it.
2007-08-21 18:16:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe ur clothes arent probaly washed, or its just smegma
2007-08-21 17:58:48 · answer #5 · answered by $bAyArEaBaLLeR$ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋