Abrasion of the penis occurs with activities like vigorous sexual intercourse or masturbation, trying to pat dry the penis with a rough towel, and wearing tight-fitting clothes. Tiny scratches, pain, swollen penis skin, and redness can be present. Wearing loose-fitting clothes and using lubrication while masturbation or sex helps prevent penis abrasions.
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Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago I had intercourse with an unknown girl. The hour before the exposure I trimmed and just had some small scratches on the region where the penis and scrotum meet, and had sex using a condom while withdrawing it slipped halfway. This act was just completed within five minute... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The chances of transmission of HIV or hepatitis by single-protected intercourse are almost nil if the condom is used appropriately. If there is no contact of fluids with scratch wounds then the possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), He... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I discovered this lesion on the penis skin. Can it be an STD? It is not painful but there is some redness but it potentially has crusted. There is no induration but it feels like a small cut. I had unprotected oral sex more than three weeks ago. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears like an abrasion or due to a cut or friction. 1. Maintain hygiene. Clean the area with warm water twice daily. 2. Y... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am around 30 years old and have had redness of the glans for the past one and a half years. I got scratched by a sharp plastic thing while wearing a swimming suit, after which the issue started. There are no other symptoms other than redness of teh glans. However, when subjected to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through your query and the images and reports attached (attachment removed to protect teh patient's identity). It appears to be some sebaceous glands that can normally occur but are excessive in your case. It does not appear li... Read Full »
I have tears in penis with milky discharge. What is the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I have tears in my penis, and I have sugar 390 after fasting. Milky discharge occurs frequently. The skin around the penis is reddish, thinner, and peeling. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you should upload a picture of your penis, where it is getting torn and reddened. Also, since when are you having the sugar problem? Is it detected for the first time, any medicines you for it? Usually, it is a fungal infection of the penis which causes t... Read Full »
Is the cut by the side of penis a herpes infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a cut by the side of my penis and I do not know where it came from. I found when there was a little pain there. I was wondering if this is herpes. I last got oral sex a few months ago. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is not herpes. This is just irritation induced cuts (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to use Abzorb (Clotrimazole) powder two times a day for a week. Keep the area dry. Also, please upload a clear picture of the same. I hope this helps.... Read Full »
My penis is sore, painful and have redness on the glans. Do I have penile cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,For the last couple of weeks, my penis has been very sore (it might have lasted even longer, but as of now it is more painful). The glans penis has become very sensitive to touch and when it comes in contact with my underwear while I move or walk it hurts. It is like a burning sensation... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I am sorry for such discomfort you are having. I saw the files you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is swelling of the corona of the penis or penis crown. On the glans penis, very mild swelling and mil... Read Full »
How can the rashes on the head of my circumcised penis be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes on the head of my circumcised penis. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). This is called pearly penile papules. It is not a disease. It is a physiological variant. There is nothing to worry. You can ignore it, it is not going to cause any harm. If you ar... Read Full »
Why did the cut on my penis form a hard white thing?
Query: Hi doctor, About three years ago, after a stint of frequent masturbation, I got a cut on the penis due to lack of lubricant. The cut healed as some hard white thing. I tried cutting it away with a scalpel, but it just grows right back. Four months ago, I went to a urologist, and he said it was proba... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the wart was destroyed, this is fibrosis developing (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not going to affect you in sexual experience or prowess. If the appearance is an issue, then wait for six months at least for the fibrosis to mature and take... Read Full »
How to manage a tear in the penis at the bottom of the urethral opening?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male with a tear in my penis at the bottom of my urethra opening. I believe my injury was from rough intercourse without lubrication. My wound is extremely painful when I urinate, and when I tried opening my urethra bigger to alleviate the pain. I believe the tear g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and the pain you went through. It is one of the most painful conditions a man can get. The steps you have taken are adequate. If there is an oozing of blood when you urinate, then you should meet a doctor urgently. If the oozing is from the tea... Read Full »
How to regain sensitivity in the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from the loss of sensitivity in my penis. I am not happy while doing sex. Previously my foreskin got removed freely at that time I did not get any sensitivity to my penis. At the time of my first sex, the foreskin got cut and it bled. So, I used a cream. My scrotum is v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any other medical disorders? Do you masturbate too much? Since when have you felt the loss of sensitivity? Do you have any problem with the erection? For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urol... Read Full »