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Asked for male, 35 years old from Mumbai
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The initial choice of treatment is a steroid ointment that is locally applied. (This can be suggested by a doctor after you are examined in person) The ointment softens the foreskin and is applied for up to 6 weeks. When full retraction is possible the ointment is stopped.
If this treatment is unsuccessful, a circumcision (surgical removal of foreskin) may be advised.
If this treatment is unsuccessful, a circumcision (surgical removal of foreskin) may be advised.
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Asked for Male, 28 years old from Bangalore
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Dear user. PENILE ITCHING could be due to many factors. Men who are uncircumcised (who have the foreskin remaining around the penis) are prone to balanitis, an inflammation of the foreskin that is often caused by poor hygiene, irritation, or infections. Penile itch is not an emergency, but it may be a sign of a disease that can be transmitted to others. Please consult a doctor for physical investigation which is essential for diagnosis. Take care.
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Guwahati
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Balanitis is an inflammation of the head (the glans) and foreskin of the penis.
It generally affects uncircumcised males. In balanitis, the head and foreskin become red and inflamed. In circumcised men, who lack a foreskin, these symptoms only affect the tip of the penis.
The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
Gentle retraction of the foreskin daily and soaking in warm water to clean penis and foreskin is esse...more
It generally affects uncircumcised males. In balanitis, the head and foreskin become red and inflamed. In circumcised men, who lack a foreskin, these symptoms only affect the tip of the penis.
The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
Gentle retraction of the foreskin daily and soaking in warm water to clean penis and foreskin is esse...more
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Hello dear Lybrate user, hi
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. You can not use these types of formulations randomly just by looking online publicity.
It has no proven roles in these types of cases.
Even if you do not care for pigmentation then also.
The matter is you have not been diagnosed till now, and so you are getting frustation
this is not the way to handle your body.
You have to keep patience, and may be that you are going to cu...more
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly. You can not use these types of formulations randomly just by looking online publicity.
It has no proven roles in these types of cases.
Even if you do not care for pigmentation then also.
The matter is you have not been diagnosed till now, and so you are getting frustation
this is not the way to handle your body.
You have to keep patience, and may be that you are going to cu...more
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Asked for male, 22 years old from Hyderabad
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Asked for male, 41 years old from Delhi
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Swelling of the foreskin or head of the penis is called balanitis
Balanitis is a condition that largely occurs in uncircumcised men. Balanitis can be a painful condition, but it isn’t a serious one. It can usually be relieved using topical medication.
The main cause of balanitis is poor hygiene. Poor hygiene causes harmful bacteria to overpopulate the area, which can lead to infection. The foreskin of the penis is an ideal place for bacteria to grow.
Injuries on the tip of the penis ...more
Balanitis is a condition that largely occurs in uncircumcised men. Balanitis can be a painful condition, but it isn’t a serious one. It can usually be relieved using topical medication.
The main cause of balanitis is poor hygiene. Poor hygiene causes harmful bacteria to overpopulate the area, which can lead to infection. The foreskin of the penis is an ideal place for bacteria to grow.
Injuries on the tip of the penis ...more
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