Persistent Redness on Penis – Please Advice Needed

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice.

I’ve been dealing with significant redness around the glans (especially near the crown). It gets worse with friction, so I currently can’t have sex, masturbate, or even exercise without irritation increasing.

I’ve done a full set of tests (penile swab, urethral swab, urine, blood), and my doctor diagnosed a bacterial infection. I was prescribed levofloxacin (Amesol 500mg once daily) I’m currently on day 11/14 and Octenisan daily with shower.

There has definitely been improvement — less discharge, less smell, and less pain — but the redness is still there, which is worrying me.

Current routine:

  • Daily shower(Short 5-10Min) using Octenisan
  • Air drying after shower (about 2 minutes)
  • Daily 20-minute walk
  • Daily 2–3 liters of water per day
  • Daily Chamomile tea & Green Tea
  • Daily 3000 IU Vitamin D supplement (I was deficient)
  • Balanced diet + Fish twice a week (Heard it helps with inflammation)
  • Zero Alcohol, Smoking, or Drugs
  • Recently cut out sugar completely

My main concern is the persistent redness. Is there anything else I can do to help the skin heal faster or reduce inflammation?

This has been affecting me quite a lot mentally, I'm starting therapy monday, so any advice or shared experiences would really help.

Thanks in advance.

Posted May 1, 2026, 9:18 PM UTC

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