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What can be the shiny red blister on the side of my shaft?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a slight shiny red blister or sore on the side of my shaft. I occasionally get some white discharge and a smell from it. There is no pain. What can be the diagnosis?
Answered by Dr. Kakkar

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Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Hello,

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I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would keep a possibility of either erosive lichen planus or Zoon's balanitis, or a fixed drug eruption (FDE). Is there any recent history of intake of drugs or medicine? Are you sexually active?

I request you kindly upload a few more good-quality images of the affected area.

Patient's Query

Hi,

Thank you doctor.

I have not had any sex for over one year. However, I am sexually active. I was very concerned about this being herpes. A month back, I started taking Vitabiotics Neurozan Original to help with my exams. I only noticed the swelling last weekend. I should hear back about the tests sometime next week. I have sent some more images.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

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Perhaps this is most likely an FDE (fixed drug eruption) due to the recent drug intake. It does not really look like herpes in the images, but the STD (sexually transmitted diseases) tests would be conclusive.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 19, 2018
Reviewed At July 20, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Dr. Kakkar
Dr. Kakkar

Dermatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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