Question 1

small cuts to penis that reopen?

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You should immediatl: go to the emergency room and have the cuts re-examine and dressed to avoid possible serious infection. as soon as possible

Question 2

how long does a cut on the penis take to heal?

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Depends: Depends on how deep, how long, how severe, what caused it, whether it's infected, etc. If it doesn't heal quickly or becomes red, swollen, draining, foul smelling, etc. See you doctor immediately.

Question 3

how can you cure a penis that has a zipper cut?

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After the zipper has: Been removed? Small acupuncture needles  to either side of the cut may help to accelerate healing.  I know that is probably disturbing to visualize.

Question 4

is it more healthy for your penis to be cut or uncut?

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Personal Preference: There is some evidence that circumcision decreases risk of HIV transmission and it also decreases the risk of penile cancer (rare disease).  But if good hygiene and safe sex are practiced, there is little difference in health issues.  This decision is usually made by the parents early in life, either for religious reasons or so jr. Looks like daddy.

Question 5

i have a cut on my penis and im not sure how to help heal it?

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: Not sure how you got a cut there, but not going to ask. Keep it clean with an antibacterial soap like Dial or Safeguard. Wash area at least 2x a day. Put a small amount of Triple Antibiotic Ointment on after washing. Don't cover,make sure clean underwear daily.  Monitor for redness, increasing pain. Suggest abstain from sex or masturbating until healed up as the friction can reopen healing area.

Question 6

hello. i accidentally cut the bottom of my penis while shaving?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: An accidental cut by shaving can not be deep or severe and requires no treatment but keeping it clean &amp; dry. In 2 to 5 days, it should heal up nicely for an ordinary healthy man although a very unusual fatal skin infection may  occur by resistant bacteria. So, if not following expectation, seek professional evaluation and counseling as needed.

Question 7

i have a small cut on my penis i want it healed in less than a week. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Superfast healing: 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 8

help! my husband has this little cuts on hi penis they itch and hurt. he doesnt have health insurance what can he use??

Accepted Answer

OK if superficial: will heal in a wk or so , by keeping the area clean   just local care , may be ointment like Neosporin , if infection is spreading he has to go to ER. You keep away from him until it heals !

Question 9

i have a cut on my penis, how to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Same As Any Wound: Keep it clean and dry.  You can use an antibiotic cream on it.  Watch for infection: increased redness, increased pain, pus, etc.

Question 10

what happens when i cut my penis foreskin?

Accepted Answer

Please don't cut : Your penis foreskin.  If you believe there is a medical issue which necessitates it being cut then please a urologist. If you desire to cut yourself more for emotional reasons, then please seek the assistance of psychiatrist or a psychologist.

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