What is the itchiness and redness on my penis?
Patient: Hi I am not having any burning sensation as I pass urine I am a 62 year old male who was circumcised aged 6 weeks old, I have type 2 diabetes, as I have aged my penis has shrunk to look as if I have a foreskin, my problem is that I have a redness and itch at the head of the penis almost looks like a scald, dam annoying Doctor: Hello I can understand your concernLooking at your history this could be related to STI or UTI which is quite common in diabeticsin my opinion your should consult your GP doctor for examination and a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin CBC liver and thyroid function test , urine for culture and sensitivity test you may require a course of antibiotics depending upon the clinical findings and lab reportshave plenty of fluids maintain good hygienemultivitamins supplementsHope.this help youPlease fell free to ask for.more clarification I will happily answer you best wishes