I have itching and burning sensation on penis after sex. What could be the reason?

Question

Hi doctor,

Twelve days ago, I had protected sex with a girl I did not know after a night out. I showered that night maybe an hour afterward and used a perfume-smelling body wash or shampoo. Whether it was in my head or actual, the next day I noticed an itchiness or rather a need to readjust my penis which persisted on and off for about a week with no other symptoms, visual or pain or burning. A week after the incident, the itch progressed to something between an itch and an occasional burn on the underside of the head of my penis where the ridge of the glans meets, but in total very mild, and I did not think much of it at the time. In the weeks prior and the week subsequent I was traveling with a lot of daily exercises and occasionally limited ability to shower or use shampoo. On days 10 to 12, I had no such symptoms as well but the ridge of my glans penis around the front side of the head now appears to have symptoms similar to what balanitis may look like from other research, with a slightly swollen and red penis head and a rash or bumpy looking appearance to the edges of the head. I am wondering if you can shed any light on my situation as I am worried just like any person experiencing STD (sexually transmitted disease) scares.

Answer 1

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

I have gone through your case in detail. Well, you need not worry about any STD or fungal infection or jock itch or even about herpes as your lesions are not active right now. There is only mild redness which could be remnant of balanitis or friction. At the moment no signs of any sexually transmitted disease. All you have to do is to maintain a good hygiene. Avoid sweating and friction as much as you can. Wash it daily. Apply antifungal cream for a week so that it smoothed out your lesion in addition to antifungal effect.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

I have gone through your case in detail. And in my opinion, follow the previous instruction of good hygiene as such but stop using the cream at the moment until unless you experience any itching only then use it. In addition to this, I do not find any evidence of some serious illness like STD. If you observe any change in your symptoms like the appearance of vesicles or other only then I will recommend you see a doctor in person. Right now, everything looks fine except little redness. For this, I will again suggest you avoid friction and sweating for another week.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.