Question 1

how does one care for a friction burn on penis head?

Accepted Answer

avoid infection: Treat like superficial 2nd degree burn or deep 1st degree burn by keeping the area moist with aquaphore, washing with glycerine soap 2 x per day, and changing to neosporine if the area becomes more red or begins to drain to avoid cellulitis. Should heal within 72 hours.

Question 2

in what way can i heal a friction burn on my penis?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there.  Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.

Question 3

how long will friction burn on my penis take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends upon the severity and whether you let it rest or send it back into action before it's had time to fully recover. Should be the same as any other bruise on any other part of your body. If it gets bigger, red or swollen, contact your doctor.

Question 4

hello i would just like to known what i can do about having a friction burn on my penis ?

Accepted Answer

Friction Burn Penis: Time will heal.  You may want to not masturbate for a few days. You may want to put some vaseline or other types of otc creams or gels to protect it from friction from your underwear if this is particularly raw.

Question 5

i have dark friction burn on my penis. i know it's from prone mstrbation, which i've stopped years ago. i've been trying man 1 man oil. not going away?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It's not likely that friction burns could cause  scar that would persist for years, unless the burn was so severe that your pain would have put you in hospital.

Without a thorough physical examination, it's really not possible to know what you really have, much less what might help. Hence, I recommend you go see your doctor, and look further into this.

Question 6

about two months ago i got what i thought was friction burn on my penis. at first it was red and itchy. redness and itchyness would go down by the next day, i would start flaking for a few days, and then the itch would pick back up. cycle continues?

Accepted Answer

: Try some OTC cortisone? hydrocortisone ointment/cream for a few days. If it does not go away you need to be seen by a Urologist. Does not sound serious

Question 7

i have a friction burn on my penis from masturbating and was wondering if it is safe to masturbate while the wound is still healing ?

Accepted Answer

No: Any open wound should be given time to heal - continued friction may delay this leaving it more open to infection. Take a break! Make sure you are using a water based lubricant to avoid this in the future. If you are masturbating too frequently and it is causing you excessive worries or guilt talk to your pediatrician. It's a normal part of sexuality - but too much of a good thing can be worrisome

Question 8

how can i get rid of a friction burn on my penis? i've tried cutting down on masturbating but easier said then done. any help or advice would be great

Accepted Answer

Calendula cream: Some calendula cream (can find in health food stores) may help your friction burn heal, but penile skin is sensitive and needs care.  Go easy on it for a few days.  And then when you start up again, using lubricant might avoid similar injury.

Question 9

hey there i have a question about a friction burn on my penis. i was masturbating with no lubricant and ended up with friction burn. i kept it clean and washed it everyday. it looks like theres a scar from it will this go away?

Accepted Answer

: What you experience is likely just loss of epidermis and it will recover. You may use water based lubricant, like KY Jelly,  to facilitate your process.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 10

can you get balantis by dry jerking off and humping your bed dry? ive had a friction burn on my penis and balantis? but when i stop wanting it heals? im on antifungal tablets as well? could this be more friction causing the infamation?

Accepted Answer

: Any friction burn triggers some body serum oozing and compromises the intact skin enough that simple skin germs can cause a superficial infection. Just keep the area very clean to reduce the growth of skin germs common to the site. Leave it alone to do minimal daily functions and it should heal in a week or two.

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How does one care for a friction burn on penis head?

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How long will friction burn on my penis take to heal?

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Hello i would just like to known what i can do about having a friction burn on my penis ?

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I have dark friction burn on my penis. i know it's from prone mstrbation, which i've stopped years ago. i've been trying man 1 man oil. not going away?

A member asked:

About two months ago i got what i thought was friction burn on my penis. at first it was red and itchy. redness and itchyness would go down by the next day, i would start flaking for a few days, and then the itch would pick back up. cycle continues?

A member asked:

I have a friction burn on my penis from masturbating and was wondering if it is safe to masturbate while the wound is still healing ?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of a friction burn on my penis? i've tried cutting down on masturbating but easier said then done. any help or advice would be great

A member asked:

Hey there i have a question about a friction burn on my penis. i was masturbating with no lubricant and ended up with friction burn. i kept it clean and washed it everyday. it looks like theres a scar from it will this go away?

A member asked:

Can you get balantis by dry jerking off and humping your bed dry? ive had a friction burn on my penis and balantis? but when i stop wanting it heals? im on antifungal tablets as well? could this be more friction causing the infamation?

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