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Genital Ulcer

Genital ulcers are open sores occurring on the genital area, which appear as flesh-colored bumps and blisters on the affected region. The causes are inflammatory diseases, trauma, the reaction of skin products, sexually transmitted diseases. It is managed by applying topical antimicrobials, topical anti-inflammatory agents, and cold compress with Burow's solution (Aluminium triacetate) to reduce edema and swelling.

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Could CMV and Epstein Barr virus cause genital ulcers?

Query: Hello doctor, I have three questions. 1) Can cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr virus cause genital ulcers? 2) My immunoglobulins were low for IgM at 25 and high for IgE at 151. Could there be anything to worry? 3) I am sending a picture of something that appeared in my mouth. Could that be candidi...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). With your descriptions and the picture attached, it seems you have candidiasis or oral lichen planus. The CMV (cytomegalovirus) and EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) both do not cause genita...  Read Full »

Are my penile ulcerations due to Herpes or Candida?

Query: Hello doctor, What is the difference between the penile ulcerations caused by herpes and the ones caused by candidiasis? How can I know the difference between the two? A person who has many ulcerations on the penis is likely to have herpes or a candidiasis?  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I have noted your concern. Herpes is painful and associated with burning micturition (voiding) whereas Candida is usually itchy and not so discomforting when compared to herpes. The candida ulcers are superficial and macerated where...  Read Full »

I have an ulcer on my penile skin without a tear. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have an ulcer on my penis and I have some white burning, not the itching type of foreskin, near the frenum area. There is no previous history of tearing. Can you please confirm if it is tearing or some lesion?  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At present, those area is infected. What is your age? By any chance, are you diabetic and have any history of high-risk unprotected sexual exposure?  Read Full »

What should I do for the ulcer and painful rash on my penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a single ulcer on my penis shaft where the doctor prescribed Keflex and Bactroban ointment. He also has a swab for chlamydia and blood tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, etc., which all came back negative. I applied Bactroban on the ulcer and around the skin and decided to mas...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ulcer on the shaft of the penis can be due to different reasons like herpes genitalis, local trauma, or secondary bacterial infection, and some STDs (sexually transmitted disease). Was there any pain associated with the appearance of an ulcer? Is there any painful or pa...  Read Full »

Why do I get recurrent burning and ulcers at the tip of penis even after topical medication?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a sexually inactive 29-year-old male. I have a burning sensation near the tip of the penis for few days while urinating. Before few days, I also had an ulcer under the head of the penis. I am circumcised. Sometimes, I have a burning sensation while doing ejaculation during masturbatio...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ulcer usually occurs due to friction.   Read Full »

I would like a second opinion on an Androflor test result which shows the presence of bacteria. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I would like a second opinion on an Androflor test result I recently received. I am currently traveling, not in my home country. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports and there is nothing abnormal. I do not think you need to take any antibiotics, as you do not even have any symptoms. I hope this helps you. Thank you. Regards.   Read Full »

Suggest a medicine to cure the ulcer over my scrotum.

Query: Hello doctor,I have had a sore or ulcer on my scrotum for the past three to four days, which is not painful unless I rub or clean it. Before it developed, I had severe itching, so I rubbed it for relief. I did not have any sexual intercourse, but I do masturbate. I accidentally wore a wet dress and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You need not worry about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) because there is no history of sexual intercourse. It might be due to folliculitis or other infection. Wear loose...  Read Full »

What causes light brown spotting?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a female aged 21 years. I started my period a month back. I currently do not know the length of my period but it varies from 24-29 days, my last period was 24 days. According to my period tracking apps my ovulation day is the 30th of June (if it’s going by the 24 days length). I...  Read Full »


Dr. Monika Meena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your cycle duration and ovulatory periods, the time when you had contact, there are a few possibilities of the etiology of bleeding. 1. The first one is that you might be having some ulcer or erosion out there in vagina or cervix which got further ulcerated ...  Read Full »

Are recurring genital lesions indicative of herpes?

Query: Hello doctor,I was wondering if you could help me figure out if I have herpes or not. I have had these come and go and went to a doctor to see, but they said it is caused by humidity and clothes and that it is not herpes, but it keeps reoccurring. I had the same worry last year, but it was less than...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Do you use harsh soaps? Is there any allergic reaction to soap, lubricant, or latex? Do you have a tingling or burning sensation? Do you have painful lesions, fever, itching, or irritation...  Read Full »

What could be the cause for the sore on my testis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sore on my testis. It is round and bulged with an indent in the middle. When I try and squeeze it, it bleeds but no pus or discharge. I did go to my general physician, and he says it might be a wart, but he is not sure. I would like to get a second opinion.  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The attached photograph (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) looks like a genital ulcer. There are different reasons for this. It could be due to bacterial infection, due to some medications, trauma and venereal disease. There are some questions that I...  Read Full »

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