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Frictional Dermatitis

Frictional dermatitis is a condition where frictional trauma causes dermatitis. The common cause is contact with an agent that irritates the skin or triggers allergic reactions. It is managed by avoiding irritants, applying anti-itch cream on the affected region, and taking an oral anti-itch drug.

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I noticed soreness in the penis while masturbating. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I was doing my thing (masturbating) and I noticed a little soreness under the head of penis. I have been going at it probably twice a day lately. I am just a little concerned that it may be herpes. But I have not been sexually active for a very long time. Also, I have had two ne...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your case in detail. Well in short as you know there are two possibilities: 1. Friction erosion. 2. It could be herpes infection. Herpes 2 usually on genitalia and herpes 1 on lips. As now there is no limitation in having herpes 1 on genitalia due...  Read Full »

I suffer from penis skin irritation. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I woke up with a small non-raised patch of dry irritated skin on my penis head. The area is a little sore and also the skin is dry and peeling. I am only sexually active with my partner for two years and she is clean. I have not been with anyone else.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send few more photographs taken in natural light.   Read Full »

I have been using excessive delay spray frequently on my penis after which I am experiencing pain and burning sensation. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been using a delay spray frequently and applying an excessive amount to my penis. Now, I am experiencing pain and a burning sensation in my penis. I consulted a doctor who prescribed Betnovate cream and Doxy-1 for a 10-day period. I am wondering how long it will take for my condi...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The healing time for your condition can vary, but typically it takes around 15 days. The exact duration may depend on factors like individual blood supply to the area and physical activities. there is no direct connec...  Read Full »

What are the commonly occurring lesions of the penis in childhood?

Query: Hi doctor,My son, aged 9 years, has a bump on his penis. This crusted bump developed about two months ago. It is painless, and there is no discharge of any type. It is dry, rarely itchy, and looks like a hard wax. No mass is present under the skin, and the skin is raised. He has no previous history ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Crusted lesion (of short duration) over the penis in childhood can be due to frictional dermatitis, allergy and Scabies. In some conditions where there is heaping up of dead skin, it causes this scaly lesion. I suggest the following methods to take care of it. For short...  Read Full »

I have had a red area and thin skin around my anus for the past 15 months. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a red area and thin skin around the anus, in the perineum area, and above the anus for the past 15 months. What could it be? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. It could be frictional dermatitis. Please share a clinical picture for further diagnosis. I hope this has helped you. Thank you.  Read Full »

How can I whiten my penis to look like the rest of my body?

Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a change in the color of my penis. I am always conscious about the color of my penis, and it appears darker now. I think it is due to excessive masturbation without any lubrication. The color change is less significant when erect. It is getting worse day by day. And I am devo...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I saw the pictures, and I could notice the discoloration (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It is called hypopigmentation. It is seen only in your foreskin area. Kindly make sure you do not have phimosis and share t...  Read Full »

How to reduce friction scars on my penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have taken some pictures of my penis, as I have had these red marks for years. They are like friction burns. Is there anything I can take to redness and scar?  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness over the penis is caused due to infection (bacterial/ yeast), irritation by friction, or certain topical medication. Did you get whitish discharge from the urethra, or do you have diabetes mellitus? Did you take any medication for fever or painkillers before the...  Read Full »

How to treat a painless, non-itchy red scratch above the butt area?

Query: Hello doctor, I have what looks like a red scratch or stress point starting above my butt and going down. It might be intergluteal cleft intertrigo, from the research I have done. It almost looks like a pale pink scar. It does not itch, hurt, ooze, peel, develop scabs or scales, or bother me other t...  Read Full »


Dr. Shama Naaz

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Redness over the gluteal cleft is caused by friction, sweating and may be due to intertrigo. Intertrigo is caused by bacterial or fungal infection leading to maceration of the skin.  Read Full »

Please suggest treatment for beltline rash.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a small rash on my belt line that has been there for a number of weeks. It is red, inflamed, and bumpy. It tends to itch a lot. It is not ring-shaped, more like a razor burn. I take Roaccutane, Aropax, and Valtrex. Please find the image.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the file (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a common site for fungal infection and frictional dermatitis. I suggest you take tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg orally at bedtime to reduce the itching. Consult your specialist doctor, discu...  Read Full »

Will STD cause the development of a purplish rash on the penis?

Query: Hello doctor, After a night where I blacked out from drinking, I may have had sexual intercourse with a woman I do not know. Later, I got a purplish rash on the bottom ridge of my penis head as well as some dark spots on the shaft. My scrotum is red except for a flesh-colored stripe down the middle....  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although you have had a high-risk exposure, your complaints and clinical images (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do not look like a sexually transmitted disease (STD). They appear more like an intertrigo which is afungal infection of the body fold...  Read Full »

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