A member asked:

Its been days my foreskin is irritable, itchy and a bit reddish, its painful to pull the foreskin backwards, what could be the cause, ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Balanoposthitis: Balanoposthitis is inflammation of the foreskin and head of the penis (glans penis) and in a diabetic is almost always due to a yeast/fungal infection which grow well where there is moisture and sugar. Treatment: control blood sugar, good penile hygiene, a topical antifungal cream (otc or prescription) applied twice daily, and a prescription for an oral antifungal pill (e, g, fluconaxole). Call md.

Answered 1/11/2014

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