I've been noticing some itching at the tip of my penis recently, and it started happening after I got a handjob at a massage parlour. It's been about a week now, and while the itching has reduced to occurring just once a day, I'm a bit worried. Could this be herpes or maybe just a reaction to the lubricant that was used? What should I do next?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned because the skin on my penis doesn't retract at all when I'm erect. I'm not quite sure if I'm dealing with a tight skin issue, but it's been worrying me. What could happen if I decide not to get any treatment for this?

That looks like Phymosis donot retract your foreskin,visit surgeon for appropriate management

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I'm really concerned because during sex, my foreskin doesn't seem to retract properly, and it's starting to get more painful. Is there something I can do to fix this issue, or should I be worried about it getting worse?

If your foreskin is not retracting (a condition called phimosis), it can cause pain or difficulty during sex. Using prescribed steroid creams or gentle stretching exercises might help, but if the issue persists, consult a urologistcircumcision or a minor surgical procedure may be necessary for permanent relief.

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My husband just had a urine test, and his epithelial cell count came back as 810. He had appendicitis surgery about 3 years ago, but he's been experiencing some pain in his lower abdomen recently. I'm really concernedshould we be worrying about a serious issue here, or could this be something normal?

not that much

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