Reviewed on : 9 Jan 2025

Reviewed by : Gateway Editor and Anthony Blacker Consultant Urologist UHCW

Expires : 9 Jan 2027

Conservative or medical treatment e.g. good hygiene and use of creams or ointments should be tried.

Hygiene

Advise the patient to

• Clean the penis daily with lukewarm water and gently dry;
• Avoid use of soap, bubble bath, shampoo or any other potential irritant.
• Consider use of a soap substitute like an emollient, available from pharmacies.

Medical treatment

• Steroid cream or ointment for a simple skin irritation
• Antifungal cream or tablets for a yeast infection
• Antibiotics for a bacterial infection