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Itching rashes and smell
I am a 39-year-old married man. For the past three months, whenever I have sex, I develop itching on my penis the following morning. When I pull back the foreskin, I notice red rashes and an unpleasant smell. The symptoms go away on their own within four to five days, but recur after sex. What should I do?
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The recurring itching, redness and unpleasant smell after intercourse may be due to balanitis (inflammation of the head of the penis), which can result from fungal infection, irritation or other infections. Please consult a doctor for an examination, as the symptoms keep returning. Keep the area gently clean and dry, avoid scented soaps, and do not use steroid or antifungal creams without medical advice. Your partner may also need evaluation if they have symptoms. Consider avoiding sexual activity until assessed, and use condoms when appropriate. Seek prompt care if you develop severe pain, swelling, fever, discharge or difficulty passing urine.
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Consult dermatologist
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Please check if your partner has any similar problem. Consult a physician physically.
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Consult with a urologist
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Cetrizine one at night for itch.
If partner have white discharge its common.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Divyansh Jain
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello,
Your symptoms of itching, redness, and an unpleasant smell beneath the foreskin after intercourse are suggestive of recurrent balanoposthitis, which is inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin.
Possible causes include fungal infection (Candida), bacterial infection, friction, or irritation from condoms, lubricants, or soaps.
The unpleasant odour may be associated with bacterial overgrowth or accumulation of secretions beneath the foreskin.
Since symptoms have repeatedly occurred for three months, an underlying cause, including diabetes mellitus, should also be considered.
This condition is generally treatable, but examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
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Consult a dermatologist or urologist for examination, preferably while the rash is present. Your doctor may recommend blood glucose and HbA1c testing to screen for diabetes. If an infection is suspected, a swab for fungal or bacterial testing may be appropriate. If Candida infection is confirmed, a topical antifungal such as clotrimazole 1% cream may be prescribed. Gently retract the foreskin, wash with lukewarm water, dry thoroughly, and return the foreskin to its normal position. Avoid intercourse until the inflammation resolves. STI testing may be considered depending on clinical findings and sexual exposure history.
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Avoid harsh soaps, scented products, antiseptics, and excessive scrubbing of the genital area. Do not use steroid-antifungal combination creams without medical advice, as they may worsen or mask certain infections. Your partner does not automatically require treatment unless they have symptoms or a specific infection is identified. Seek medical attention if you develop severe swelling, difficulty urinating, fever, or an inability to return the retracted foreskin to its normal position. My recommendation: Since this has been recurring after intercourse for three months, examination and diabetes screening are advisable rather than repeatedly treating it without identifying the cause. With appropriate treatment and genital hygiene, most cases improve effectively. Wishing you good health!
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Praful Mahamuni
General Practitioner
20 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hello,
Take Balanced diet.
For diet details and ePrescription consult by practo app.
Thanks.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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