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What causes boils on the penis head?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have experienced water-filled boils near my penis head. I wonder if it is herpes. I am worried and scared to see a doctor. Can I ever have sex with my wife again? Please advise what I should do.

Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

The probable causes include contact with irritant chemicals, improper genital hygiene, infection, uncontrolled sugar levels, or excess scratching and rubbing. Treatment plan:

  1. Apply Fucidin cream twice daily for seven days.

  2. Wash the area with Episoft cleanser (Salicylic acid) or no soap cleanser daily for two months.

  3. Attach a clinical picture to assess so can guide you further. Relax and make yourself stress-free.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Investigations to be done

HbA1c.

Differential diagnosis

Irritant contact dermatitis and STIs (sexually transmitted infections).

Probable diagnosis

Irritant contact dermatitis.

Preventive measures

Do not scratch or rub the lesions.

Regarding follow up

Follow-up with clinical image.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At June 30, 2025
Reviewed AtJuly 1, 2025

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