NY
A 23-year-old male asked:
I had sexual intercorse last week nd cleaned up with rubbing alcohol & now my head on my penis burns & is been about a week?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Rubbing alcohol can burn when used on an irritated area. If it continues or you have burning with urination or discharge from your penis, you should see your doctor to be sure there is no infection. Sometimes applying Aquaphor to irritations can help to heal them meanwhile.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 40 years experience
Alcohol,would irritate the glans on direct contact but would not continue to burn a week later. Best to have an exam to make certain you did not acquire a sexually transmitted disease, and determine for certain the cause of this discomfort. Good luck
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Last updated Mar 5, 2021
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