Tiny Paper Cuts On Foreskin -doctors Lounge(tm)
Every once in a while i will get real tiny cuts on my foreskin and it makes it a pain to pull back and clean. I thought maybe it was a lack of lube during sex but even when i don't have sex it happenss and then i will have tiny red bumps on the head of my penis and a ugly smell . Usually in two to three days it goes away for a while. I did go to my familly practice doctor and he said i would probaly have to get circumsized if it continues. Dr.M.jagesh kamath - Sat Oct 17, 2009 12:27 pm Hello,You have what is called a balanoposthitis which causes inflamation of the outer skin as well as the head of penis.Commonest causes include monilial infections,and baterial infections.These could relate to hygiene of the area.Also sometimes use of powerful antiseptics used for clensing could result in balanitis.Persons with a tight prepuce as in uncircumsized might find difficulty in cleaning that would result in infection.Diabetics have a higher incidence of balanoposthitis and you need to get tested to rule out this.Recurrent infections may need circumcision.Most would get controlled with antibiotics and antifungal cremes.Best wishes. Well i know i don't have Diabetics i have been checked for that and i do keep it clean Dr.M.jagesh kamath - Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:58 pm Hello,Once the balanitis sets in there is difficulty in retraction and becomes difficult to clean the innersides.Also less common but one other cause is BXO ie balanitis xerotica obliterans which occur in uncircumsized males and appear as whitish plaques and lead to skin tightening.Do get examined to rule this out too.This is unlikely in your case because it is recurrent in your case.Bestwishes. Dr.M.Aroon kamath - Sat Oct 24, 2009 7:39 pm I agree fully with Dr.Jagesh on that.The only point i wish to add is that some in Continue reading >>
Tissues Made Of Cells From Foreskin Of Circumcised Babies Speed Diabetic Wound Healing
Tissues made of cells from foreskin of circumcised babies speed diabetic wound healing By Rick Ruggles / World-Herald staff writer Dr. Shane Schutt, aided by Darrell Jones, a podiatry medical assistant, treat wounds on 84-year-old diabetes patient Edward Kolar's legs and feet at the Methodist HealthWest clinic in Omaha. Schutt used a product called Dermagraft, which is a human fibroblast-derived skin substitute made from an infant's circumcised foreskin, to help in the healing of Kolar's wounds. Patients with diabetic foot wounds increasingly receive healing products that stem from an unusual source: foreskin from circumcised babies. The products, brand-named Dermagraft and Apligraf, are made of cells extracted from the foreskin and cultured to produce billions of similar cells. The healing products bear no resemblance to foreskin, which is simply the source of the cells, proteins and other agents that reside in the thin, plastic-looking strips placed on the wounds. I know when they told me about it, I kind of went, 'Oh, my goodness, I could have gone without knowing that,' said Wilma Willie Lehn, a 78-year-old Omahan who has had three applications of Dermagraft on a big-toe wound. One friend kidded her, asking what might grow out of the foot. Diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers are difficult to close because they receive inadequate blood supply. They can lead to foot amputations and death. Doctors in the Omaha area who use Dermagraft and Apligraf say the products can be more effective than simply cleaning the wound and placing gauze over it. Foreskin from circumcised infants is used because those cells are new and high-energy. The products, which have been around for about two decades and are gaining popularity among wound doctors, represent a form of regenerat Continue reading >>
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Genital Infections | Thrush In Men
Thrush is caused by the yeast Candida albicans. It is not just a female problem men can have it too. In men, Candida can cause itching, redness and soreness of the glans (head of the penis) and the foreskin. In some men, the foreskin swells and becomes cracked; this is probably caused by an allergy to the yeast. The medical term for redness and soreness of the glans is balanitis. Candida is the usual cause, but there could be other reasons (look at the section on Penis problems: red, sore and itchy ). Therefore you need to check with your family doctor or go to a genitourinary medicine clinic . Also, thrush in men can be the first sign of diabetes, so your doctor will do a diabetes check. Thrush is not classed as a sexually transmitted infection, because many people already have small amounts of the Candida fungus. Whether or not it causes problems depends on the situation. Candida likes warm and moist skin, and skin that is already slightly damaged. It also thrives on the high sugar in people with diabetes. So if the skin of your genitals is already irritated by perfumes in soaps or shower gels, or if you are careless about drying yourself after washing, or if you have diabetes that is uncontrolled (perhaps because you are unaware you have diabetes), Candida is more likely to multiply. When it has multiplied, you may begin to notice symptoms. If you have a regular female partner, it is quite likely that she will also be carrying Candida in her vagina. If she does not have symptoms, she probably does not need treatment. However, if you keep getting thrush, it might be worth her having treatment even if she has no symptoms. Thrush in men is usually cured easily with an antifungal cream. To prevent it coming back, take care over your choice of soaps avoid perfumed soaps Continue reading >>
Wounds That Won't Heal Can Be Devastating - Wound Care Advisor
Carol Emanuele beat cancer. But for the last two years, the Philadelphia woman has been fighting her toughest battle yet. She has an open wound on the bottom of her foot that leaves her unable to walk and prone to deadly infection. In an effort to treat her diabetic wound, doctors at a clinic in Northeast Philadelphia have prescribed a dizzying array of treatments. Freeze-dried placenta. Penis foreskin cells. High doses of pressurized oxygen. And those are just a few of the treatment options patients face. I do everything, but nothing seems to work, said Emanuele, 59, who survived stage 4 melanoma in her 30s. I beat cancer, but this is worse. The doctors who care for the 6.5 million patients with chronic wounds know the depths of their struggles. Their open, festering wounds dont heal for months and sometimes years, leaving bare bones and tendons that evoke disgust even among their closest relatives. Many patients end up immobilized, unable to work and dependent on Medicare and Medicaid. In their quest to heal, they turn to expensive and sometimes painful procedures, and products that often dont work. According to some estimates, Medicare alone spends at least $25 billion a year treating these wounds. But many widely used treatments arent supported by credible research. The wound care product business, worth at least an estimated $5 billion a year, booms while some products might prove little more effective than the proverbial snake oil. The vast majority of the studies are funded or conducted by companies that manufacture these products. At the same time, independent academic research is scant for a growing problem. Its an amazingly crappy area in terms of the quality of research, said Sean Tunis, who as chief medical officer for Medicare from 2002 to 2005 grappled wi Continue reading >>
Penis Yeast Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment
Update: To answer 1000s of emails we have received about Canxida Cream. Yes. It works great for jock itch and penis yeast infection. Penis yeast infection is candida infection in men and as the name suggests, it affects the penis. It is also known as male yeast infection, candida balanitis (inflammation of glans penis caused by candida), candida posthitis (inflammation of foreskin), and candida balanoposthitis (inflammation of both glans penis and foreskin). Many men, irrespective of their socioeconomic or cultural status, get this infection. In 2010, Lisboa and colleagues from Portugal studied 478 men visiting an STD clinic and found that 18% of them had candida balanitis and 26.2% had candida colonization of the penis. It is rather an unbearable infection because the unpleasant symptoms may affect a man’s social and sexual life. Penis infection can be mild or chronic. In the mild case, the infection is localized to a region, has milder symptoms and may go away by itself. In cases where the infection is chronic, the infection may last for months to years, may come and go (be recurrent), may spread to other parts of the genitalia and groin, and is likely to cause other complications like phimosis (where the foreskin does not retract). For you to be able to treat your infection, you need to know all that is there to know about this infection. So, let us go into details of this very annoying problem. What are the causes and risk factors? Yeasts like candida are found naturally inside and on our body without causing any issues. Candida is found in the preputial space (area under the foreskin) of normal men – nearly 21% of healthy uncircumcised men and nearly 66% of healthy circumcised men have been found to have candida on their glans penis. Normally, our immune system Continue reading >>
3 Yeast Infection Myths. (#1: Men Don’t Get Them.)
by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Since this is National Women’s Health Week, I tried to think of common ailments that I see women for more than men. Things that would be frequent problems in a disaster. The first ailment that came to mind was yeast infections. (It’s estimated that up to ninety percent of women will have one at some time.) But, men, this affects you too. Much more than may you think. Fortunately, for yeast infections, there are plenty of home remedies. The Basics Everyone has yeast on and in their bodies. It loves moisture, so it grows best in our mouths and intestines, in sweaty skin folds, in the vagina, and—men, listen up—under the foreskin. The Problem When yeast overgrows, it can cause extreme itching. Factors in addition to moisture that lead to overgrowth are: Antibiotics. They don’t just kill the bad bacteria, they kill off the good also. This gives yeast free range to grow without competition. A compromised immune system, such as from HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy, stress, or diabetes. You’re not going to get the yeast under control if your sugar isn’t. Myth 2: If there’s vaginal itching, it’s a yeast infection. Many of you women have had yeast infections before. You take an antibiotic and, even if you gobble down cartons of yogurt, you know the itching’s coming. You take one of the over-the-counter suppositories and it’s gone. The women I see in the office have tried this too. It didn’t work. Sometimes, that’s because they have a persistent yeast infection. But often it’s something else. You must remember that other things can cause itching. Trichomoniasis is a biggie. This is a very common sexually transmitted parasitic infection that can stay unnoticed for years and then show up as extreme itching and a bad-smelling dischar Continue reading >>
Balanitis Pictures, Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Balanitis Pictures, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Balanitis Pictures, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Suffering from a swelling in the penis? You may be having Balanitis, a health condition that is common in men. Read on to know all about Balanitis definition, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and remedies. Balanitis is a health syndrome that involves an inflammation of the tip of the penis or Glans Penis. The term is derived from the Greek word balanos meaning acorn. It is a quite common disease affecting about 3-11% men in the US alone. The disorder can be seen in males of any age group. If the disease affects the foreskin of the penis, the condition is named as Balanoposthitis. Some of the most common symptoms of balanitis are: A patient of Balanitis exhibits redness in the penis. In people affected with Balanitis foreskin also becomes red in color. In Balanitis redness is one of the initial symptoms. The disease gives rise to abnormal rashes on the upper part of the penis. There is also a discharge from the penis that emits a foul odor. Sufferers also experience pain in the penis and the foreskin. In people with Balanitis pain is very common. Several factors can act as Balanitis causes. These can be: Bad hygiene is a main cause of Balanitis in uncircumcised men. Improper washing of the Glans Penis or washing the groin region with a harsh soap can be a prime reason behind this condition. In patients of Balanitis bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the skin of the penis can also be a prime cause. Certain chemicals used for washing clothes can stay on after drying and cause irritation in the skin in the wearer. Trauma or injury to the skin can also result in an inflammation or swelling of the head of the penis. People with Diabetes Mellitus are particular Continue reading >>
Ensenso: Penis Yeast Infection. Ancient Ayurveda / Siddha Cure.
Penis yeast infection. Ancient Ayurveda / Siddha cure. Your Penis is Itchy, Rashes, Swollen, Blisters, Redness, Dry, Cracked. I am sharing my own magical experience on how i overcome the penis infection "Kadukkai". A fruit from the tree "Chebulic myrobalan". I know, When you came here, you are tired googling. Some of you spent money on Apple cider vinegar with "Mother". Some of you stopped taking sugar based stuff. Some of you said no to yeast based eatables. Some of you removed the artificial flavoring from your list. Some of you tired with "Neosporin H" cream applying it. Some of you AVOIDED, STOPPED, REMOVED, CHANGED, ALTERED, SWITCHED everything advised on the internet and advised by your doctor. Like you, I am one of the victim affected with the penis disorder (or whatever. you name it) after taking tablets due to illness a year back (2012 end of August). It started with a fever. I was doing OK with my penis until i had the tablets prescribed by the doctor for treatment who running a clinic near my house. The doctor prescribed couple of lab test to make sure the fever is not due to any serious viruses.He prescribed few tablets to take for next 2 days until the lab results show up. The 2nd day afternoon, While I was sleeping at home, i have started getting itchy feeling inside my penis. It was ever in my life my penis went that bad. When i pulled back my foreskin, it started paining like anything.The tip of the skin dry and cracked. A cheese like substance covered my penis. It was hard to clean, sticky. After spent some couple of minutes i can able to see the skin of my penis, it was totally reddish, burning, full of rashes. I did not realize how seriously it is going to affect my day to day life. I thought the problem will disappear in few days while i recovering Continue reading >>
What You Can Do About Diabetes-related Fungal Infections
(NewsTarget) Diabetes mellitus is a metabolism-related disorder that results in elevated levels of blood sugar. There are three main types of diabetes -- Type I, Type II and gestational. Diabetes is caused by the decreased production of insulin by the pancreas or inadequate use of produced insulin. The risk factors for diabetes mellitus can be particularly high if you are prone to a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, premature aging, unhealthy diet, family history of diabetes, improper functioning of the pancreas, minority race, stress, certain medications including cortisone and drugs for hypertension, and previously diagnosed gestational diabetes. Some common symptoms of Type I diabetes are frequent urination, extreme hunger, increased thirst, extreme fatigue, unexplained weight loss, irritability, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. Type II diabetes can be identified by symptoms like constant craving of sugars, frequent urination, sudden weight loss, unusual drowsiness, tingling or numbness in the feet, cramping, dry itchy skin, frequent skin or vaginal infections and slow-healing sores. What are the complications? Diabetes can affect almost all body parts including eyes, kidneys, feet, joints, nerves, heart and skin. Chronic diabetes can give rise to several life-threatening complications such as increased risk of developing bone and joint disease, stroke, nervous system disorder, infection of the respiratory system, kidney disease, hypertension, heart disease and visual impairment and loss of digits or limbs. Other long-term complications arising from diabetes are: * Digestive problems * Skin problems * Sexual dysfunction * Tooth and gum disease Diabetes may remain unnoticed for many years until these complications manifest themselves. That is why diabetes is known as Continue reading >>
Diabetes - The Tiptoe Thief Of Health
Diabetes is a tiptoe thief of health . It can damage any part of the body except hair, nail and teeth (any how, it can make them to fall). Diabetes also remains as an excellent basement to promote many diseases, for example, heart diseases, stroke , blindness, kidney failure, nerve disorders, recurrent boils, etc. One cannot realize, when diabetes had entered their body and where all it had made damages. So, after the age of 40, to have better health, it is always worth to have routine check ups at the least once in a year (especially in those who have family history of diabetes). Diabetes is named after the Greek word Diabainein which means for passage through. It actually means that nutrients of food (especially sugar / glucose) just pass through the body with out any utilization accompanied with excessive urination and voracious thirst. Here as glucose required by body is simply passed in the urine, tiredness and loss of weight becomes unavoidable. Many people would think that high intake of sugar causes diabetes. Actually it is not so. It is because of failure to utilize the sugar with failure in production of insulin (hormone secreted by beta cells of Islets of langerhans in pancreas) or with the development of insulin resistance in cells. The condition is just like looking for the water in midst of sea. Here, in spite of having good amount of water and glucose, more craving for water and sugar occurs due to body need. Commonly, Diabetes is named as SUGAR against its sweet urine (as it contains glucose). INCIDENCES -Over 30 millions of people are suffering (living) with diabetes in India. Diabetes can attack any one at any time. Even though it is commonly seen in elderly people and pregnant ladies, it can occur even in new born babies or even in gestational period Continue reading >>
Foreskin Tight, Some Minor Cuts On It..hurts When I Have Sex
Foreskin tight, some minor cuts on it..hurts when i have sex Hey all, sorry this topic has been covered a million times before but i will describe what the problem is Over the past year my fiance has been getting thrush quite badly and i have been contracting it during sex, you dont know you have it until it is too late, so yeah i have had it a fair few times before and i was applying anti fungal cream to it and after a couple days all was back to normal. Now the past say 3 months i have been getting some sharp pains around my foreskin/frenulum area especially when i pull it back, first i thought it was my frenulum that was not letting me pull the skin back and was ripping (looks red and harder than usual), but in the last couple weeks i have noticed that i sometimes bleed (not much at all) during sex and have noticed a cut/stretch on my foreskin under 1cm long that opens up and am pretty sure that is the pain i am feeling also it seems now that the foreskin is getting a tight ring around it, not too tight because i have no trouble pulling it back over the head but tighter than before.. im pretty worried that it could be serious (need a circumcision which i dont want to get) i have been reading around and read that sometimes after getting thrush or cuts sometimes the skin scars up and than doesnt become stretchy which causes a tight foreskin and continuous ripping so does anyone have ideas on this? i havent been to the doctor yet for the cuts and sharp pain but have been for the thrush a couple times Have you gotten any answers about this? I am having a similar problem. It's not a frequent thing and I haven't had thrush that I am aware of. it started as a irritating sensation on my foreskin. I first I thought I had just irritated it. However, a couple of fissures appea Continue reading >>
To Understand Diabetes, It Is Important To First Understand The Normal Process By Which Food Is Broken Down And Used By The Body For Energy. Several Things Happen When Food Is Digested:
Diabetes What is diabetes? Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is classified as a metabolism disorder. Metabolism refers to the way our bodies use digested food for energy and growth. Most of what we eat is broken down into glucose. Glucose is a form of sugar in the blood - it is the principal source of fuel for our bodies. To understand diabetes, it is important to first understand the normal process by which food is broken down and used by the body for energy. Several things happen when food is digested: Glucose (sugar) enters the bloodstream. Glucose is a source of fuel for the body. The organ pancreas, makes insulin. The role of insulin is to move glucose from the bloodstream into muscle, fat, and liver cells, where it can be used as fuel. People with diabetes have high blood sugar because their body cannot move sugar into fat, liver, and muscle cells to be stored for energy. This is because either: Their pancreas does not make enough insulin Their cells do not respond to insulin normally or a combination of both of the above Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. After eating, the pancreas automatically releases an adequate quantity of insulin to move the glucose present in our blood into the cells, and lowers the blood sugar level. What causes diabetes? A person with diabetes has a condition in which the quantity of glucose in the blood is too elevated (hyperglycemia). This is because the body does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. So, even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential energy Continue reading >>
What’s New In Foot Care?
It’s well known that people with diabetes are more susceptible to developing certain foot problems, including nerve damage in the feet and reduced blood circulation to the feet, than people who don’t have diabetes. Numbness caused by nerve damage can make foot injuries more likely to happen, since heat, cold, or pressure on the feet may not be noticed. Nerve damage, reduced blood circulation, and high blood glucose can make wounds slower to heal, and they also make them more likely to become infected. An infection that is not treated right away can cause very serious problems. This is why taking care of your feet is very much a part of managing your diabetes. The basics of taking care of your feet haven’t changed: They include managing your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels; looking at your feet every day (or having someone else look at them for you if you can’t see or reach them easily) so that you will recognize any changes; and seeking help from a medical professional early if you see wounds or other changes in your feet. While the basics haven’t changed, there are some new tools to help you carry out your daily inspections and to keep the skin on your feet healthy and moisturized. There are also a number of new tools for your foot-care professional to help treat any wounds that develop in spite of your best self-care. This article describes a sampling of those tools. Prevention aids Checking your feet every day for swelling, redness, blisters, or cuts is invaluable. But sometimes the first signs of foot problems are not visible. Sometimes an area below the surface of the skin of the foot begins to heat up, or become inflamed, before any visible sign appears. This can happen if your shoe – or an object in your shoe such as a pebble – Continue reading >>
Thrush In Men And Women
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects men and women. It’s usually harmless but it can be uncomfortable and keep coming back. It isn’t classed as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Check if you have thrush Thrush symptoms in women white discharge (like cottage cheese), which doesn’t usually smell itching and irritation around the vagina soreness and stinging during sex or when you pee If you’re unsure it’s thrush check vaginal discharge. Thrush symptoms in men irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin a white discharge (like cottage cheese) an unpleasant smell difficulty pulling back the foreskin Thrush can affect other areas of skin, such as the armpits, groin and between the fingers. This usually causes a red, itchy or painful rash that scales over with white or yellow discharge. The rash may not be so obvious on darker skin. Sometimes thrush causes no symptoms at all. See a GP or go to a sexual health clinic if: you have the symptoms of thrush for the first time you’re under 16 or over 60 your thrush keeps coming back (more than twice in 6 months) treatment hasn’t worked you’re pregnant or breastfeeding you have thrush and a weakened immune system - for example because of diabetes, HIV or chemotherapy Sexual health clinics can help with thrush Sexual health clinics treat problems with the genitals and urine system. Many sexual health clinics offer a walk-in service, where you don’t need an appointment. They’ll often get test results quicker than GP practices. What happens at your appointment Your GP or sexual health clinic will want to confirm it’s thrush and rule out other infections. You’ll be asked about your symptoms. If it’s not clear it’s thrush: a doctor or nurse may look at yo Continue reading >>
Type 2 Diabetes And Skin Health
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Skin problems are often the first visible signs of diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Type 2 diabetes can make existing skin problems worse, and also cause new ones. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that affects how your body absorbs glucose (sugar). This happens when the body either rejects insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain a normal blood sugar level. While it’s most common in adults, some children and adolescents can be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors include being overweight, having a family history of diabetes, and inactivity. While there is no cure, patients can manage their type 2 diabetes by eating well, exercising, and (in some cases) taking medications recommended by your doctor. Monitoring your blood sugar is also important. Sometimes even maintaining a healthy weight isn’t enough to manage this condition. In some cases, your doctor will determine that medication intervention is needed. Common treatments for type 2 diabetes include: insulin therapy (insulin “shots,” usually reserved for those who don’t do well with oral medications) sulfonylureas (medications that stimulate your pancreas to secrete more insulin) metformin (widely prescribed drug which increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin) DPP-4 inhibitors (medications which reduce blood sugar levels) Causes of Diabetes-Related Skin Problems Long-term type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) tends to reduce blood flow to the skin. It can also cause damage to blood vessels and nerves. Decreased blood circulation can lead to changes in the skin’s collagen. This changes the skin’s texture, appearance, and ability to heal. Damage to the skin cells can Continue reading >>
