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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?

Q: 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?

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You should apply triple antibiotic cream to the raw area, however, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You should apply triple antibiotic cream to the raw area, however, it would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 6/25/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Try using cortisone cream and if not healed in a week or so pl see a Urologist. NEVER use a product containing alcohol on the male or female genitalia.

Answered 6/25/2022

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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

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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