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Previously, I had a bump on my penis and it looks like a rash now after healing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a bump on my penis and I got a scab after healing. It has been three weeks. I had a fever for a couple of days. Now, it looks more like a rash. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you have a tingling sensation or burning sensation or pain or itching in the lesion. Please mention whether you have a previous history of genital herpes or any recurrent episode. Please mention whether you had any injuries in the past. Please... Read Full »
Is a raised spot on the penis shaft due to syphilis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a sexually active gay male. I always use condoms for anal sex. I have a spot on the shaft of the penis, which is a little tender to touch. It is raised and smooth with nothing inside. It has been like this for just under a week. Could it be syphilis? I have some acne on my inner t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In syphilis, there is ulceration. An ulcer is painless, round, well-circumscribed and indurated. It is associated with lymph node enlargement. With known history and recurrent episodes, you should get your STD (sexually transmitted diseases) profile done. This could b... Read Full »
Why do I have small painful bumps on my labia with itching?
Query: Hello doctor, It started with burning when I pee, but it felt different than a normal UTI. Some small bumps seen on the labia appeared like ingrown hairs but itched and hurt when touched. I tested negative for herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. Severe back and pelvic pain began, with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the symptoms you mentioned and also the treatment you have taken. The lesion you said is an STD, possibly chancroid. It would help if you took the recommended antibiotics for chancroid such as tablet Azithromycin 1000 mg single dose or Erythromyci... Read Full »
Is the lesion an ingrown hair or pimple in genital area?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed what I think is either an ingrown hair or pimple in my genital area. I would like to get a dermatologist's look at it for confirmation, in case I am wrong and it is a potential STD (though from what I have found it does not seem like HPV or herpes, nor molluscum). It ap... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. There are two possible causes of your pimple like lesion: 1. Ingrowing hair or folliculitis - These are usually painful lesion. Treatment is to apply Fusidic acid cream 2 to 3 times a day for seven days. 2. Chancre of primary syphilis wh... Read Full »
Why is there an ulcer at the back of penile shaft with no symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, Small painless itchless ucler at the back of penile shaft with no other symptoms. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. According to your description and clinical picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), this ulcer could be a manifestation of primary chancre of syphilis (one of the sexually transmitted diseases, if there is a history of sex... Read Full »
What could cause a small red rash on the penile shaft?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a small red rash at the bottom of my penile shaft. I am unsure whether it looks like herpes or maybe ingrown hair. I had unprotected sex two weeks ago and also shaved the area two weeks ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and seen the attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The possibility of chancroid or herpes, causing the lesion that hurts or causes pain on touch. Although the image quality is not that clear to see the fluid in the lesio... Read Full »
What could cause a painless blister-like lump on penis immediately after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up this morning after having unprotected sex last night, with a clear blister-like bump on my penis. It is not painful and no discharge. I am concerned about herpes or other STDs. I have been tested positive for HSV-1. I have had cold sores growing up around my mouth but never ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and had a close look over the provided image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Unfortunately, the image is not clear so I will be answering it on the basis of general knowledge in case of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Genit... Read Full »