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 Posted: 08/30/06 - 02:02 Post subject: Itchy burning sensation around head of penis |
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| Hi Im 18 i havent had sex in about... a year and the last girl i had sex with we had protected sex for the first 3 months until my condom broke. From that day on we still used condoms, she claimed to be clean, but every now and then i will get a burning stinging itchy sensation its almost similar to when your done working with fiberglass and you get fiberglass insulation in your skin. I have tried different soaps because my cousin had a problem with some soaps being too harsh and i explained it to him. I feel embarased about it but i cant deal with havin to stop what it is im doing to scratch. Ive noticed it is slightly a darker red at the underside of the head and that is where it itches/burns/stings. I have no discharges, no bumps or warts, no open ulcers, nothing that would indicate herpes or any of the other common stds. Should i see a dermatoligist or go to my regular doctor with my concern? |
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| Posted: 08/30/06 - 09:27 Post subject: |
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Well, I suppose you would have to get a referral for the dermatologist and you may also mention this to your GP and you will see what s/he has to say about it.
Your symptoms remind me of fungal infection that may have nothing to do with the unprotected sexual intercourse you had with this girl or any other girl.
Candida Albicans (the most common fungus that invades the genitals) can be contracted after an antibacterial treatment, it could overgrow after using spermicide condoms, it could appear due to harsh soaps and other irritants.
If it is a fungal infections, it could be easily fixed with otc anti-fungal creams. I would have it checked first and get the right treatment right away rather than experiment on my own. |
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| Posted: 11/03/06 - 16:21 Post subject: Re: Itchy burning sensation around head of penis |
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80% of people with herpes do not have "classical" symptoms. Symptoms can be as mild as tingling or redness.
Herpes is very common in young adults, as high as 1 in 4. Some estimates as high as 1 in 3. Most people are asymptomatic or have minor, unrecognized symptoms.
Herpes can be diagnosed with a blood test. However, you must request to be tested. Herpes testing is not part of a standard STD screening. Request a type specific test, Herpeselect IgG seems to be widely reccommended.
Good Luck.
| Guest wrote: | | Hi Im 18 i havent had sex in about... a year and the last girl i had sex with we had protected sex for the first 3 months until my condom broke. From that day on we still used condoms, she claimed to be clean, but every now and then i will get a burning stinging itchy sensation its almost similar to when your done working with fiberglass and you get fiberglass insulation in your skin. I have tried different soaps because my cousin had a problem with some soaps being too harsh and i explained it to him. I feel embarased about it but i cant deal with havin to stop what it is im doing to scratch. Ive noticed it is slightly a darker red at the underside of the head and that is where it itches/burns/stings. I have no discharges, no bumps or warts, no open ulcers, nothing that would indicate herpes or any of the other common stds. Should i see a dermatoligist or go to my regular doctor with my concern? |
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