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My penis has become dark post treatment. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I had pearly papules on my glans penis a long time ago. I got them removed three months ago by a dermatologist with CO2 laser. Now, bottom of the glans penis is very dark purple in color. I have tried to put some gels on it, but had no success with that. I will attach t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture and provided details (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I feel the discoloration at glans is completely normal and there is no problem with it either in the near future or distant future other than a cosmetic concern... Read Full »
I have balanitis due to a urine dripping issue. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing the problem of urine dripping for some time, which has led to the development of balanitis. Despite taking a shower regularly every day, the issue persists. Could you please suggest an ointment for balanitis? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. You are facing an inflammation of the head of the penis, and it can be caused by various factors such as poor hygiene, yeast infections, bacterial infections, or sexually tra... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old who has been experiencing extremely sensitive and inflamed skin on my glans for the past eight years. The sensation is very unpleasant, and the discomfort is similar to having an open sore on the skin. It is extremely sensitive and aches when touched. I consulted sev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. It would be more accurate if you could attach a clinical image to arrive at a clear diagnosis so that I may suggest the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Read Full »
Does numbness during sex occur if I masturbate?
Query: Hello Doctor I am a 30 year old male, married for 2 years. I do not smoke or drink. There is no medical history. My penis is circumcised from childhood. The problem which I am facing is that I do not feel any sensation in my penis glans at the time of sex or while masturbating.In normal state, my p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having less or no sensation in penis while having sex is generally due to local factors. The systemic illnesses rarely affect in this way. Masturbation is normal and it does not have any adverse effects either on sensat... Read Full »
How to treat red spots present on the head of penis?
Query: Hello doctor,The head of my penis is itchy and there are a few red spots in certain areas on the head. This has been happening for the past week or so. I have stopped applying soap to the area and I wash it with lukewarm water twice a day and apply Candid-B thereafter. The itchiness went away after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, I feel you are suffering from a fungal infection of your genitalia. Kindly stop Candid-B cream (Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical). It has steroids in it. This gives you temporary relief from itching but promotes fungal growth. How... Read Full »
I do not get any pleasure from my penis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I do not get any type of pleasure whatsoever from my penis. My penis is not sensitive to pleasure at all. On the other hand, rubbing glans hurts a lot instead of giving a pleasurable feeling. Also, rubbing causes a nerve to twitch in my groin. Is this a nerve issue or some sort of nerv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glans penis is a too sensitive area. So, touch the area very gently. Otherwise, it hurts. Use lubricant whenever rubbing over glans to minimize the discomfort. It is probably not due to nerve problem but more likely due to a high sensitivity of the area. However, in pe... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation in the glans penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My corona of the glans penis has been burning for the last year. I used anti-fungal creams, but it worked for a few hours. The corona side looks like a blister. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Answer the questions below to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Do you have diabetes? Are you not drying that area after a bath? Is there any redness or inflammation present? Have you come in contact with irritant chemicals, lubricants, ... Read Full »
I had penis surgery, but part of it is discolored. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Four months ago, I had a reconstructive surgery on my penis for congenital penile curvature. I had some complications such as hematoma and scar leakage, but I am good now. When my penis healed, a part of it became brown/black (discoloration). Is there a way to reverse this discoloratio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know what are all creams you have tried. Was a skin graft used? If yes, was it a full-thickness or split skin graft? And, is the discolored portio... Read Full »
I am 22 years old and concerned about my penis size. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned with my penis size I mean it makes me embarrassed most of the time. I am 22 years old, and I have great fear and feel ashamed because of this. Can u please suggest to me some medicines or ways that will remove my problem and boost my confidence? Please suggest something... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The average length of the penis varies from 2.5 to 4 inches in the flaccid state and 4.5 to 6.5 inches in the erect state with a 1-inch diameter. Studies recommended a flaccid penis length of fewer than 1.6 inches or an ... Read Full »
Can herpes cause red spots on my glans?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male. I met a sex worker more than a month ago and came down with a fever and headache a week later. The headaches were really bad and lasted for around 10 days, and the doctor said this was some kind of viral fever. I did not see any blisters or sores on my genitals... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Even if you did not get tested for herpes, the clinical symptoms do not suggest herpes. Typical herpes lesions are painful blistering lesions which occur at the tip of the penis. The blisters start developing within days of an encounter. Your encounter was more than... Read Full »