This is an inflammation of the head of the penis often related to inadequate hygiene in uncircumcised men. When the foreskin becomes involved, the condition is known as balanoposthitis.
Some balanitis resolves with an over-the-counter cream. Treatment for balanitis depends on the cause which could be caused by a yeast or bacterial infection.
After home remedy failure, Callondoc recommends prescription-strength medication to treat the infection