Angiokeratoma, a benign cutaneous lesion of capillaries, causes small dark spots on the skin. They occur anywhere on the body. These lesions occur when capillaries dilate or widen near the surface of the skin. The symptoms are telangiectasia, acanthosis, and hyperkeratosis on the skin. These spots are usually harmless, and they bleed a lot when it is scratched accidentally. There are several types of angiokeratoma, such as sporadic angiokeratoma, angiokeratoma of mibelli, angiokeratoma of Fordyce, angiokeratoma circumscriptum, and fabre disease. It is treated by excision, laser therapy, cryotherapy, or electrocautery.
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My boyfriend experiences itching and notices skin growth. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My boyfriend keeps complaining of irritation after every time we have sex. He says something is growing on his skin that does not necessarily itch. I do have a picture, but to me, it just looks like dry skin. It was after he doused himself in peroxide. I do not have any STD this could tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It does not look like an STD (sexually transmitted disease). Instead, it looks like dry skin and some angiokeratoma (small, discolored bumps) that form when capillaries get bigger or break open. The overlying skin thickens, leading to a rough or pebbly appearance. These... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for heat rashes on testicles.
Query: Hi doctor, I get red marks on my testicles when it is hot outside. Is it heat rash or STD? I have attached a picture of the red lesions for your better understanding. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems like you have topical steroid-induced telangiectasia or angiokeratoma. Do you have any itching or pain? Are you using any topical cream for itching over the scrotum... Read Full »
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