A spot on your foreskin

A foreskin lesion may be caused by irritation, inflammation, fungal infection, an STI or, rarely, cancer. Have a painful, hard, bleeding or non-healing lesion assessed. A retracted foreskin that cannot return and constricts the penis is an immediate emergency.

• Redness, itching, burning, scaling or swelling of the foreskin.
• Blisters, an ulcer, wart, hard area or colour change.
• Wash gently once a day with lukewarm water and dry without rubbing.
• Temporarily avoid perfumed soap, deodorant, disinfectant or unfamiliar creams.
• Make an appointment for a new ulcer, blister, wart or lesion that has not healed after two to four weeks.
• For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.