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I have black spots that look like warts behind my penis. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have some black spots and it looks like warts behind my penis. I have a big spot of 2 mm on the surface. There are few spots of three or four numbers on the skin. It also remains black. One of the black spots bled last week. After a week, I started to have itchiness and a burning sensati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention whether you had a fever, any history of herpes or diabetes, and when it appeared. Please mention whether you had excess scratching and rubbing of lesions. Please mention whether you had chronic friction. Kindly answer the questions for details. Read Full »
I had penis surgery, but part of it is discolored. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Four months ago, I had a reconstructive surgery on my penis for congenital penile curvature. I had some complications such as hematoma and scar leakage, but I am good now. When my penis healed, a part of it became brown/black (discoloration). Is there a way to reverse this discoloratio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what are all creams you have tried. Was a skin graft used? If yes, was it a full-thickness or split skin graft? And, is the discolored portio... Read Full »
I have Fordyce spots in penis and corners of mouth. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I have Fordyce spots on my private areas and on the corners of my upper lip. Can you give me a cure? My problem has remained consistent since the last seven to eight years. It does not pain or itches or none of such problems. I just feel upset whenever I loo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands. It is a normal variant, harmless. I totally understand your frustration. Unfortunately, this condition has limited treatment options and cure is difficult to assure. Co2 (carbon dioxide) laser is one option, it removes the spot but t... Read Full »
What is the cause behind the black spots on penile skin?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having some black spots on penile skin. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It could be seborrheic keratosis or maybe a mole or wart. Read Full »
How to treat scars and blemishes left by acne?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with acne since I was 18 and now I am 19. And it is pretty bad or noticeable. So I have tried Proactiv and all it did was smooth out my skin and keep a check with new flare-ups and breakouts but what I am struggling with is the scars and blemishes that the acne left... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Acne is common in your age and you may experience frequent exacerbations due to stress or hormones. You are having active lesions. Take tablet Doxycycline 100 mg once daily for 21 days. Apply skin cream only in a very little amount on your... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for Fordyce spot rashes on my penis
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have fordyce spot type rashes on my penis for many years. Is there any treatment for it? I have oily skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Extraction and laser could be done. Read Full »
Why do I have spreading white pimples on my genital area?
Query: Hi doctor,I have white pimples or bumps on my genital area. There are three tiny ones and one large one. It is not hurting or itching; however, it concerns me. Please advise on what I should do to get rid of them or if there is anything I should be doing. It started when I had unprotected sex with m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I have reviewed the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) and it appears to be Verrucae or genital warts. Long-term follow-up is necessary. If l... Read Full »
Is hirsuties coronae glandis a contagious one?
Query: Hi doctor, There are a few little things around my glans. I think I have hirsuties coronae glandis. What can I do about it? Is it contagious? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hirsuties coronae glandis (pearly penile papule) are normal findings in men. Kindly confirm it with a urologist or venereologist after a proper physical evaluation. It is not contagious. If you are too concerned about it, then the treatment option is CO2 laser ablation. Read Full »
Is it normal for the penis head to become red after PPP removal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. Six months ago, I had PPP removal from my penis head (uncircumcised) with CO2 laser. Two months ago, my penis head started to become red and now, almost half of my penis head is red in color. I noticed that there is a lot of dryness. Though I do not have PPP, sometimes,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Penile pearly papule is just a normal variant. It is not a disease, so no treatment is required for it. But, you got it removed by CO2 laser. Penis skin is very sensitive area and CO2 laser always gives redness of skin. Not only penile area, but even in the normal skin ... Read Full »
Why do I have stretch marks on my penis after PPP removal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. Seven months ago, I had PPP removal from my penis head with CO2 laser treatment. For the last three months, I observed some redness in my penis head. I think it is because of irritation due to masturbation. Since I removed PPP, my penis is a lot drier. My dermatol... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had CO2 laser removal of PPP (pearly penile papule). The most common side effect of laser is erythema or redness, which goes of itself with time. In photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have erythema and dryness only. Otherwise... Read Full »