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What causes white spots on the penis without pain, irritation, and itching?
Query: Hello doctor, I notice tiny white spots on my shaft and penis head. It does not spread, and there is no pain, irritation, or itching. I tried a lot of home remedies, but nothing helped. I am under medication for fungal infections on my back. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Kindly answer me the following to help you better. Does the lesion show a pearly appearance? Do you have any history of injury or microtrauma? Did you had a zip fastener injury? Any rough handling of your penis? Is there any excess scratc... Read Full »
Should I be worried about the moles or beauty marks in my genitals?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had moles or beauty marks on my genitals ever since I was a little kid, but some look different than others and I want to know a dermatologist's opinion. I will get diagnosed at the end of this week but at the moment I am in a different country and would like to be re-assured unt... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. These look like penile melanotic macules (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a benign acquired condition, which is not very uncommon. It presents as hyperpigmented macules over the penile shaft or glans. As it is a be... Read Full »
How to get rid of a white bump next to frenulum?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a white bump next to my frenulum for a few years, and it has not gone away. Since I have not been sexually active, I guess it to be a wart. I have attached the pictures for your reference. Kindly suggest a treatment to get rid of this. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Before starting the treatment, kindly answer the following questions to help you better. Is the lesion tender or painful? Do you scratch or rub the lesion? Is there a popping or pr... Read Full »
I have white bumps on my penis. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I saw these white fluid (bumps) on edge. Is it regular and temporary, or should I be concerned about it? Also, there are some fluids (small bumps), same as skin color below those white. I have attached pictures of the same. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the white node raised along the edge is pearly penile papules, and those beneath are ectopic sebaceous glands. Both conditions are harmless and seen in a lo... Read Full »
What do I have genital warts, penile papules, or skin tags? Please check.
Query: Hi doctor,Is there any possibility for genital warts, penile papules, or skin tags? Please check. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Fucidin (Fusidic acid) cream twice daily for ten days on the popped or pricked lesion. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Avoid popping or pricking. Clean genital area with Cetaphil cleanser or No soap cleanser or Episoft cleanser daily. Maintain proper geni... Read Full »
Are the red spots in my penis causing me discomfort during masturbation?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been masturbating a lot every day (sometimes twice a day). Recently I had some discomfort while masturbating near the corona of the penis. I have had PPP (Pearly Penile Papules) (white ones) since I was a kid, and they never caused any discomfort. Also, I am uncircumcised. I panick... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red dot in the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) may be due to some erosion, injury, or friction. It appears that you have noticed it accidentally, and you are not clear about the duration or other symptoms. I suggest observing any o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am concerned with the dark lesions under the head of the penis. It could be that the PPP was affected by PIH. It has been there for at least a year. Has stayed the same size. I have also noticed hyperpigmentation around the surrounding area (no lesions). I took an STD test six months... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Possible differentials are pearly penile papules (PPP) which are skin colored, smooth, rounded, 1 to 3 mm papules around the coronal sulcus of the glans penis, hypertrophic sebaceous gland, and sessile genital wart.... Read Full »