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 Posted: 08/28/06 - 00:04 Post subject: Redness on the tip of my penis. |
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| Ok. Today, a few mintues after taking a shower, I took a look at the tip of my penis. I noticed I had more redness on the tip than before taking a shower. I've had this redness before which goes on and off. The last time I noticed, let's say, an opaque redenss was this past summer on July when I got a slightly cold. Since that month until before taking a shower I've had that opaque redness. Is there a probablitity I might have a STD? |
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Markos
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| Posted: 08/28/06 - 18:47 Post subject: |
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There are a few possible causes. Considering you’ve had the redness for a few months now, you need to have this looked by a specialist, an urologist or dermatologist.
Persistent redness on the glans (penile head) could be due to balanitis. It is an inflammation of the glans. Redness is one of the most common symptoms, but some men develop even a rash, or have penile discharge. Balanitis could be caused by improper hygiene or by fingus. You can get fungus during a sexual act but you could also develop it after an antibiotic treatment or without any reason if you are a diabetic since fungus loves sugar.
Balanitis could be also caused by other sexually transmitted microorganisms but could be just a skin reaction to harsh soaps, detergents, improper hygiene and smegma accumulation, etc
I would see a doc for a proper diagnosis and treatment as the treatment may differ with different causes. |
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Fox22
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| Posted: 08/29/06 - 20:53 Post subject: |
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| Your dick is probably fine. When you're in the shower its not uncommon for your penis head to go to a red shade. Its because the skin is very thin and when the area gets to hot it brings blood to the surface to cool, turning it red. Its hot water hitting a sensitive area, it happens after you wash your hands in hot hot water as well! |
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