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Genital Lentigo

Genital Lentigo is a rare lesion that occurs in the vulva of females and the penis of males. It is an uncommon condition that causes pigmented genital macules on the skin. This condition is often caused by sun or radiation exposure. It can be managed by bleaching creams with hydroquinone, chemical peels, freezing, and intense light therapy.

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Can a rough handjob result in HPV infection?

Query: Hello doctor. Does a rough handjob with oil which resulted in a wound and some blood be a way of transmission of HIV or any STDs like herpes or HPV? After four weeks there is a black dot on the penis head but not where the wound was. It is not itchy. I am uncircumcised. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For HIV to transmit there has to be some exchange of infectious fluid like either blood semen or vaginal fluids or contact with infected mucosal surfaces like genital or anal mucosa e.g., during a sexual intercourse. A handjob is absolutely safe as it does not involve a...  Read Full »

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