What can I do if the skin of my penis is irritated?

There are a variety of things that can cause irritation to the penile skin — friction, bacteria, allergy to detergent or soap or applying a harmful substance. And because that is a sensitive area, that irritation can hurt! So if you ever experience this kind of reaction of your penis skin, try the following:

  1. Wash everything with a gentle, unscented soap like Dove and rinse off very well. 

  2. Dry off. 

  3. Apply a triple antibiotic ointment or aquaphor to the penis a few times a day until symptoms improve. 

  4. If irritation and inflammation continue, or if it hurts to pee, see a doctor. 

If you need some more information on sensitive skin care products, check out my helpful products page.

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