Q. There are small red and white painless dots on my foreskin. What to do?
Hello doctor,
I have a personal question regarding my foreskin. There are small round red and white painless spots there, and it does not cause any pain whatsoever. I wanted to know is it something I should be worried about?
Hi,
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- Please send clear photos of lesions and details for clarification.
- Please send the following details.
- How long are you having these spots?
- Is there any intercourse history? If yes, then please give your partner's history.
- Do you have symptoms like pain, itching, etc.?
- Do you have any other lesion? Or any other disease?
- Have you done any tests? Did you take any treatment?
- Is it recurrent?
- Do you have any inguinal region swelling?
- It may be due to an infection or simple changes or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).
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Hello doctor,
Thank you for replying. I have these spots from around a month. I have never had sex, as I am still a virgin. I do not have any symptoms, it does not pain, itch or burn when I touch. I do not have any other lesions. Neither do I have any other disease, I am just overweight. I am not under any treatment, and it is the first time that I am getting these spots. And I do not have an inguinal swelling.
Hi,
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Thank you for the follow-up query.
Are you able to retract the foreskin? If yes, then it is a good sign.
Otherwise, if it is difficult or not retractable, then consult your doctor for examination and management. It may be phimosis, for which a simple procedure like slitting or circumcision may be needed.
In either of the situation, I suggest you try doing the following.
- Clean the area with warm water twice daily.
- I suggest applying a topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole (Candid).
- Wear loose cotton inner wears.
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Hello doctor,
Thank you for replying. Yes, I am able to retract my foreskin easily with no pain. Do I still need to visit any doctor for examination? What is that white or red patch on my penis? I have sent a photo. Is it an infection or STD? Can it be caused by the friction during masturbation? Can you give me the name of the ointment that I should apply? How many times a day should I use the cream? Is it something serious or will it go away in some time if proper hygiene is maintained?
Hi,
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Thank you for the follow-up query. I have seen the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- It is not a serious issue. If you never had intercourse, then there is no chance of STDs. Masturbation does not cause STDs.
- It may be due to irritation or friction or fungal infection. So, maintain hygiene, clean the area with warm water twice daily. Apply topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole (Candid) cream.
- Consult your doctor for examination if it does not subside.
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Hello doctor,
Thanks for relieving my worries by saying it is nothing serious. Should I avoid masturbation till this is cured? Can I apply that cream on it directly? Is it safe for use on penis? How much cream should I apply and how many times? Would you suggest any other tablets for the same? Thank you once again.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thank you for the follow-up query.
- Reduce the frequency of masturbation. Avoid too much force or friction.
- Yes, you can apply directly in the area such that it forms a thin water like film, twice daily. For now, no tablet is required.
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