Question 1

i have redness around my penis on both the end of the foreskin and underneath what is this?

Accepted Answer

Are you circumcised?: The redness could be skin irritation or fungal infection.

Question 2

i have been facing a strange sensation of pulse in my penis while siting and standing through out the day. no pain no redness nothing. when i look, penis tip is dry. like nothing came out despite the pulse feel like it did?

Accepted Answer

: Keep observing the symptom for now. If symptom is relieved next day, you are fine. 
See a doctor if you are at risk for sexual transmitted disease with persistent or new symptom.

Question 3

can fluocinonide be used for redness on the penis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ...: Fluocinonide cream is merely a topical corticosteroid formulation for anti-inlammatory / antipruritic use. So, it's okay to apply it on the indicated skin conditions as professionally advised with no exception for the ones on the penis. If more doubt arises, ask Doc timely.

Question 4

constant redness of penis head without pain: what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Should not be of conecrn as long as there are no unpleasant symptoms such as pain or discomfort. You could always email a photograph, if you wish, for a confidential opinion.

Question 5

i have redness under the head of my penis. i dont feel pain but sometimes it itches. what can i do about this issue?

Accepted Answer

Itchy skin : Could be yeast infection so try a topical yeast medication and if not helpful get examination

Question 6

i have noticed a burning from my penis when going to wee tonight i've just noticed redness around the hole what's up?

Accepted Answer

Urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra could be nonspecific or be due to an infection. If burning is throughout the entire stream and the urine is cloudy,infection of the urinary bladder is likely. See your Physician if symptoms persist and appropriate tests will be ordered.

Question 7

what could this be. i have redness/creamy stuff around penis under foreskin itchy and painful if i pull foreskin back.

Accepted Answer

MusicToMySmears: Well it ain't strawberry ice cream! Stuff can collect in there, called "smegma"(after that famous L.A. 70's experimental band...).And smegma should be cleaned away every day if it's there In your case,it sounds like it got infected, probably by a skin"fungus"(named after that famous Philly jam band).So wash with soap and water and apply Clotrimazole cream (get at 99cent store). No worky? See doc-y

Question 8

keep getting redness and swelling on foreskin and tip of penis that comes and goes! what could this be? and is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Balanoposthitis: Balanoposthitis is the inflammatory condition you have described. It can be caused by untreated fungal/monilial infections. Topical anti-fungal creams may help. Circumcision may also be a direct way to eliminate this infection cycle involving the foreskin. Seek an opinion and examination with your urologist to determine the best course of action.

Question 9

my son is 11 months he has redness and a little tear around his penis head what can i do for the pain and to heal the tearing?

Accepted Answer

Pediatrician exam: Please take your son to see his local pediatrician for an exam to rule out infection or other causes of redness and trauma in your son ASAP.

Question 10

hi there is redness of the penis glans & tightness?

Accepted Answer

It might be: fungus infection, so you should see your doctor.  Also, you should get checked for diabetes and other immune deficiency metabolic disorders.

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I have redness around my penis on both the end of the foreskin and underneath what is this?

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I have been facing a strange sensation of pulse in my penis while siting and standing through out the day. no pain no redness nothing. when i look, penis tip is dry. like nothing came out despite the pulse feel like it did?

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Can fluocinonide be used for redness on the penis?

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Constant redness of penis head without pain: what is wrong?

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I have redness under the head of my penis. i dont feel pain but sometimes it itches. what can i do about this issue?

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I have noticed a burning from my penis when going to wee tonight i've just noticed redness around the hole what's up?

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What could this be. i have redness/creamy stuff around penis under foreskin itchy and painful if i pull foreskin back.

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Keep getting redness and swelling on foreskin and tip of penis that comes and goes! what could this be? and is it serious?

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My son is 11 months he has redness and a little tear around his penis head what can i do for the pain and to heal the tearing?

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Hi there is redness of the penis glans & tightness?

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