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How to fix dryness of penile head caused after stopping steroid cream for phimosis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing dryness on the head of my penis and it seems to be not self-lubricating. If I do not put any lubricate on the head of my penis it will become dry and there is a stinging pain. For the last four months, I have been applying steroid cream to the head of my penis as well as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your queries. You are having dryness of glans penis. And from the photograph, (attachment removed to protect identity) what I assume is, you are having balanitis. You had phimosis. And you applied steroid cream for that. Now your foreskin is retra... Read Full »
Does numbness during sex occur if I masturbate?
Query: Hello Doctor I am a 30 year old male, married for 2 years. I do not smoke or drink. There is no medical history. My penis is circumcised from childhood. The problem which I am facing is that I do not feel any sensation in my penis glans at the time of sex or while masturbating.In normal state, my p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having less or no sensation in penis while having sex is generally due to local factors. The systemic illnesses rarely affect in this way. Masturbation is normal and it does not have any adverse effects either on sensat... Read Full »
I have a pinkish-white spot and peeled skin after a blowjob. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, A girl gave me a blowjob without a condom five days back, I can see a small tiny round pinkish-white spot (feels like the skin is peeled at that tiny spot). There is no bump. It is really frightening for me. Is this an STD? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly share a picture of the affected area, if there was unprotected sex - one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection 1. TPHA; Treponema pallidum hemagglutination 2. HPV DNA PCR test 3. Herpes simplex virus ... Read Full »
Why is my right testicle heavy and voluminous than the left?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a lot of issues with my penis. I was tested for all STDs, and the results were negative. I have constant pain in my right testicle, and it feels heavy and voluminous compared to the left. My foreskin and glans are constantly red and dry. The tip of my penis gets red afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. According to your statement, you have been suffering from penile problems. According to the pictures provided here (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), you may suffer from lumps and bumps on the tip of your penis that ... Read Full »
Will a dry and flaky skin on the glans penis heal on its own?
Query: Hello doctor, My glans penis is dry and flaky, but not painful or itchy. Will it heal on its own? And only slight itch if there is an erection. I notice this started when I started brisk walking; I am not sure if it is related. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Fucidin (Fusidic acid) cream twice daily (in the morning and at night) for seven days. Take Tablet Emanzen D (Serratiopeptidase and Diclofenac Sodium) twice daily for three days (if painful). Do you have any history of injury? Did you have a zip fastener injury? Do... Read Full »
What should I do about a persistent small white bump on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an unprotected sex and noticed two issues on the shaft of my penis. The first thing I noticed was a dry, flaky area about the size of a dime. I have applied mosturizer to it thinking it was just dry skin, but it has not gone away over the past two weeks and that spot is still no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it is not sexually transmitted disease then it can be acne, Fordyce spots which develop when skin's pores are clogged with natural oil, called sebum, sweat, and dead skin, it can also cause infection. Pearly penile papules (PPP) is small, fleshy bumps that usually d... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,For the past 18 months, I have been dealing with irritation on the glans of my penis. The skin appears red, dry, and more irritated than usual, as if the natural mucus membrane and oils are not functioning properly. Upon close examination, I have noticed diffuse redness, some cracks, er... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have thoroughly reviewed the provided photos and details (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It appears to be possibly related to balanitis. To help alleviate your discomfort, I suggest opting... Read Full »
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 »
Do dryness and white color of the penis indicate an infection?
Query: Hello doctor, When I pulled back the skin of my penis, I saw a different color. It is not like smegma and also not like a layer. It was like natural skin color. Some parts are red, as usual, and some are dry white. I cannot explain exactly, but the color is different at the tip. Is it an infection ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please attach clinical pictures to assess so I can guide you accordingly. Meanwhile, wash the area with a gentle cleanser daily for one month. Hope this helps. Thanks and take care. Read Full »
How to manage cracks due to dryness in my penile foreskin?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem regarding my penile foreskin, the problem is my penile foreskin cracks whenever I pull it back or when my penis gets erect and I saw some dryness on my foreskin tip like lips become dry in winter. I use coconut oil for relief, but after sometimes it is not working. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesion. 2. Avoid friction. 3. Avoid rough handling. 4. Apply Aveeno (Isopropyl Palmitate) moisturizer immediately after bath for one month. 5. Wash area with Episoft (Cetearyl alcohol) cleanser or no soap cleanser or Cetaphil (Cocamido... Read Full »