What treatment options are available?
Is it normal to have small bumps on your foreskin?
Fordyce spots are small yellowish or white bumps on the penis head, shaft, or foreskin. They are enlarged sebaceous glands and considered harmless. Fordyce spots don’t require treatment, but options are available if the appearance of the spots is causing you distress.
Why is there white stuff under my foreskin?
Smegma is the thick, white, cheesy substance that collects under the foreskin of the penis. It’s more common in uncircumcised men who don’t clean that area well enough. Women can also get smegma in their vaginal area. It’s normal to have some smegma.
What does Balanitis look like?
Redness or red patches on the penis. Itching under the foreskin. Swelling. Areas of shiny or white skin on the penis.
Can Balanitis go away by itself?
Boys ages 4 and younger who are uncircumcised might develop balanitis if their genital areas are not adequately cleaned. Balanitis generally is not a serious condition and can be treated with antibiotic creams and pills. Most occurrences of balanitis clear up within three to five days of starting treatment.
Is Vaseline good for Balanitis?
How is balanitis treated? The first step in treating non-specific balanitis is to clean and dry the glans penis after washing or going to the toilet. Applying soft white paraffin ointment (Vaseline® ointment) under the foreskin helps to heal genital skin. Try to avoid contact with irritants of the genital skin.
What is the fastest way to cure balanitis?
Most cases of balanitis are easily treated with good hygiene, creams, and ointments. People are advised to clean the penis daily with lukewarm water and to dry it gently to improve hygiene. They should avoid using soap, bubble bath or shampoo on their genitals, and dry under the foreskin after urinating.
What STD causes Balanitis?
Certain infections, including some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), can cause balanitis and balanoposthitis, such as:
Can Balanitis be transmitted orally?
These organisms are especially likely to multiply and cause inflammation if moisture is allowed to persist under the foreskin. This may occur if you have not washed for a couple of days, or sometimes after sexual activity (vaginal, oral or anal – with or without a condom).
Does salt bath help balanitis?
Balanitis treatment A bath in salty water might help. You should avoid soap, hot water and vigorous rubbing, which can make the inflammation worse. Your pharmacist will be able to recommend soap-free products.
Does hot water help balanitis?
PREVENTION of balanitis: Wash under the foreskin and around the head of the penis daily using warm water (not hot). Do not use soap. You can use a soap-free wash such as Sorbolene Cream, QV Wash or Hamiltons Wash from the chemist.
Should I see my doctor about balanitis?
Balanitis is when the head of the penis is swollen and sore. Balanitis is not usually serious but it’s important to see a GP to find out what’s causing it.
What is the best ointment for balanitis?
Treatment for common yeast-caused balanitis is topical canesten 1% cream (clotrimazole, Lotrimin); recommended treatment time varies from about 2 weeks to 1 month. Lotrisone (combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole) has also been used.
Can balanitis last for years?
Zoon’s balanitis may last for several years, and can flare intermittently. Sometimes it can be improved with altered washing habits and the use of treatments described below. Zoon’s balanitis may be cured by circumcision, a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin.
Why is my foreskin red and sore?
Inflammation – sore and red foreskin. Common causes include forced retraction, irritants such as bubble baths or dirty nappies. Infection – the most common include posthitis and balanitis. Posthitis is infection of the foreskin, usually caused by fungus thriving in the hot and moist conditions.
Can amoxicillin treat balanitis?
If a bacterial infection is the cause of your balanitis, you will be prescribed a seven-day course of oral antibiotics (antibiotic tablets or capsules). An antibiotic called amoxicillin is usually recommended.
What can be mistaken for balanitis?
For example, genital herpes and syphilis. Certain skin conditions may cause a balanitis, or be mistaken for a balanitis. For example, psoriasis. The skin of the glans is sensitive.
Does Balanitis cause a smell?
Occurring only in uncircumcised men, balanitis can cause the following symptoms: Redness of the glans penis. Swelling and tenderness of the penile head. Discharge from the penis (smegma) that may be foul-smelling.
What antibiotic is used for balanitis?
If a bacterial infection is the cause of your balanitis, you will be prescribed a seven-day course of an oral antibiotic (antibiotic tablets or capsules), such as flucloxacillin or metronidazole. Common side effects of these types of antibiotics include a rash, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
