HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Hi there is redness of the penis glans & tightness?

A doctor has provided 1 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.

Answered 8/17/2015

2.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have really tight foreskin ( phimosis) when Im erect its almost impossible to retract my foreskin past the glans of my penis without it hurting I read that when you have phimosis and you get circumcised your penis looks bigger is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

There was red skin and itching on the glans penis and under the foreskin. But after 1 month all redness changes to a shiny smooth surface?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Numb glans penis. Virgin GF tightness. Penis felt thinner after sex. Been 9 months. Urologist wouldn't perform any tests.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I believe I have caused skin irritation, sores/burns on my penis glans from 50% rubbing alcohol. I soaked paper towel in the solution and dabbed/washed my penis - sores/redness/rawness has been present for 2 months now. What is the best way to heal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Virgin. White skin on the head of penis(glans). Daily wash. Sometimes they get removed & redness appear below them. Can't visit urologist. No pain. Please tell me what it could be. It has been 5mon. Head skin is soft but on these spots it is shapped?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Hi there what does it mean when your penis glans are red & inflamed & painful & swollen & tight foreskin?
Masturbated and during ejaculation, held the base and head of the penis tight in an attempt to stop the ejaculation. It didn't work and now my clean penis has red/purple dots and rash-alike spots on the glans and penis. Help?
What to do if I have redness with raised area near glans penis head since 1 month?
Is penis redness on the glans edge dangerous?
I have been having redness on my glans/ penis for the last 6 months. I tried several anti-fungal creams and i tried using plain yougurt as well. ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.