I went to gp about 4 months ago after
outbreak on both sides of my upper/inner
thighs which he diagnosed as folliculitis.
(after unprotected sex) I went on
antibiotics and it mostly went away. The
hair folliciles are still inflammed, is
there anyway to make it go away completely
so it's not contagious, because the
bacteria that causes folliculitis is
contagious. I was very worried, so I got
tested for about every std test available
and they all came back negative. I was
swimming at the beach other day (may be
irrelevant), and 2 days later there is a
red "ring" "sore area" "irritated skin"
around the outter portion of skin on the
top part of my penis. I am
uncircumcised. This nightmare gets worse
... I am further examining my penis and
notice an olivegreen/brown line starting
from about the middle underside part of
the chaft extending to the bottom of the
testicles, not in a straight line.
Please help me, my mind is going insane.
I've only slept w/ one girl in my life and
all std tests came back negative
afterwards.
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 137 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 11-25-03 01:57am
Folliculitis tends to be managed and not
cured.
I would suggest the following:
1. If you don't currently wear boxer
under pants, then switch over.
2. Keep the areas that are affected dry.
A corn starch based powder is better
than ordinary powder as it tends to clump
together and make things worse.
3. Try and get hold of microsheild-t
which is an anti-bacterial wash used by
doctors to clean their hands etc..
Between patients. Use it on the
affected areas when you shower, leave it
on for about 30 seconds and wash it off.
If you cannot source microsheild-t then
ask your pharmacy for a mild
anti-bacterial hand/body wash product.
4. Folliculitis will often occur when
your skin is very dry and cracked, so
applying a mild skin care product can help
alot.
5. Some doctors prescribe acne
medications to treat folliculitis so keep
that in mind as an option to discuss with
your md.
The reason you had problems after the
beach is most likely because of the
excessive wetness in the infected areas.
It is very important that you pat dry wet
areas very carefully leaving no wetness at
all.
Mike
Last edited by mike101 on 11-25-03 17:31pm; edited 1 time in total
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xlala
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 38 Location: Vermont
Posted: 11-25-03 13:47pm
Because you are not circumsized you need
to make sure that you clean yourself very
very very well. A lot of things can get
under the skin and irritate or infect you.
I think you need to go see a doctor.
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bellybluesun
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 34 Location: Georgia
Posted: 11-28-03 09:16am
I know that this is about you, but have
you talked to the girl who gave it to you?
She needs to know too. She needs to get
tested and get treatment as well. If she
is a good person, she will be more careful
about her own sexual behavior and use
protection everytime. She might not know
that she has anything and be spreading it
around.
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ne-ne
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 32 Location: PA
Helping Posted: 11-28-03 19:17pm
I strongly agree with the others. I don't
like a std can do that but on the other
hand I could be wrong. I know when I was
with my boyfriend angel he had the same
problem you do. I am a women and I have
experience in this field so hear me out.
Angel didn't have a std but an infection
that is his genes. His father had this
but it goes away eventualy. Angels skin
was sensitive so I had brought him some
vaseline sensitive intensive care that
cured the irratiion and the dryness. If
you use power use corn starch only other
will make it iche.
Hope this helps
nene
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A-Lil'Mama*2
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 89 Location: The Sunshine State
Agree Posted: 12-08-03 11:53am
Hey jason,
i totally agree with everyone here. My ex
wasn't circumsized either, and he had the
same as you. After sex, he always had to
shower with antibacterial soap- everytime!
He had a rash a lot, and did not have an
std. Have you discussed this with your
girl yet? At first when he told me, I was
a little nervous, then I realized that it
was okay, and that as long as we both
follows the directions from the doc. Than
it wouldn't "flare" up as often. If he
did not wash after sex, than the bacteria
would stay on his skin, and the next day
he would wake up regreting that he did not
shower. Now, sometimes this can be passed
on to your girl and she may get a yeast
infection. In turn she may pass it right
back. So be careful.
I hope this helps, and I hope you don't
mind that a girl read this and wrote
back.?!
