Swelling of meatus, dryness and redness of glands, need advice Urologists/Dermatologists. thank you in advance!

[N7-6P9-6]

I have been having an issue. Last January I had my first yeast infection and my urologist (first time being to a urologist) prescribed Clotramizole Bethansone Dipropriate. It wiped it out and I felt great for almost a year! When I knew or had some weird itchy feeling coming I would use the cream for a little bit. This past November, 2 weeks or 3 ago, I noticed some foreskin Redding happening so I figured I’d use the cream. It didn’t work and was still red so I went to make an appointment figuring maybe a UTI or something. Now mind you, I am a hygiene freak. I understand uncircumcised penises can get dirty so I shower 2-3 times a day sometimes. I’m an avid runner and have a landscaping business so it gets moisture a lot so I have to stay on top of it. The Urologist had me do a urinalysis, negative for UTI or bacteria in urine. Also, recent blood work so NO diabetes. He then said it was probably yeast infection again so once again gave me the same damn cream but prescribed Fluncolaze. Altogether, the week of treatment has passed. My pee hole, meatus is swollen, the skin on my penis is thin almost and red in areas. After sex and ejaculation, it’s substantially red and pee hole burns. I am my girlfriends first and vice versa so no STD’s involved. My question is, is this redness and irritation from the clotramizole bethansone dipropriate? Or is it urethritis? Is it weird he never had me test for urethritis?

He’s been pushing circumcision since the first visit with the first yeast infection. Would this eliminate this redness, dryness, uncomfortable and inflammation?

No fishy smell like normal yeast infections, no whiteness or smegma, just pee hole inflammation and redness on the head of my penis and it’s making my sex life strained. I’m 23 and should be having sexual everyday, and that’s what my drive is like. But since about 2-3 weeks ago, this dry redness and irritation has happened again. Should I see a dermatologist? Thanks in advance for giving this a read and offering advice.

[Green37]

Hi Pretty not same story for me. Seen a urologist on the NHS prescribed cream and mentioned circumcision on the first visit. Couldn’t get shut of the Balanitis. Paid to see a private dermatologist £150 prescribed cream. The script cost me £50 and it didn’t work. Needed up 6 months later paying privately for circumcision due to covid hitting the NHS. That was 1St April 2020 and it’s never come back.

Hope this helps

[N7-6P9-6 in reply to Green37]

Circmucision fixed it?

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Circumcision cannot guarantee the non-return of foreskin infections. Your urologist was hedging his bets by prescribing both an anti fungal/steroid and an antibiotic! I would try a dermatologist and have swabs taken of your urethra. Take care

[N7-6P9-6 in reply to Hidden]

That’s what I figured to do. It’s disheartening for sure! Have to wait 6 days since I’m currently isolating with covid19

[Hidden in reply to N7-6P9-6]

I hope you get it sorted soon. Look after yourself.

[N7-6P9-6 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the help. It’s been a disheartening struggle with the dry skin. Will be seeing a dermatologist as soon as I am out of quarantine. Do not want a circumcision but if they recommend it too, I will do it for the better good.

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I would suggest that you be evaluated for the STI trichomoniasis and abstain from sex pending a diagnosis. Best wishes.

[S2BC]

Is it possible you to keep your foreskin retracted like 2-3 weeks? You might see the difference when moisture balance will change. You can still put some fragrance free moisturizer on to glans if it still dry.

If you take a shower like 2-3 times a day. Do you normally use fancy shower gel to your penis too. Maybe you should try use just plain water or soap free body wash. They normally have better pH 5.5 balance for skin.