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What could be the reason for the blisters on my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I had foreplay the other night and stayed the night with the guy. Instead of going to the bathroom, I held it the entire night, and the next few days, I had a burning sensation when peeing, I tested for a UTI, but the results were negative. As urgent care, the doctor gave me an antibiotic... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like herpes genitalis (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and it is a viral infection of a genital organ that is sexually transmitted. For diagnosis, I suggest you need a blood test for the Herpes virus and the r... Read Full »
There are white spots on the inner part of the penis. Is it penile papules?
Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed there is some pimple like structures on my scrotum skin. Is it warts? I do not have sexual relation with anyone till now. My father is suffering from eczema. Is it due to that? And also, I am seeing white spots on the inner part of the penis. Is it penile papules? Please ... 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). You have sebaceous cysts of scrotal skin. They are not warts. Sebaceous cysts need to be removed surgically. The raised lesions on the corona of glans are penil... Read Full »
How can the rashes on the head of my circumcised penis be treated?
Query: Hello doctor, I have rashes on the head of my circumcised penis. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your clinical picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). This is called pearly penile papules. It is not a disease. It is a physiological variant. There is nothing to worry. You can ignore it, it is not going to cause any harm. If you ar... Read Full »
Why do I have stretch marks on my penis after PPP removal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. Seven months ago, I had PPP removal from my penis head with CO2 laser treatment. For the last three months, I observed some redness in my penis head. I think it is because of irritation due to masturbation. Since I removed PPP, my penis is a lot drier. My dermat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You had CO2 laser removal of PPP (pearly penile papule). The most common side effect of laser is erythema or redness, which goes of itself with time.In photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems that you have erythema and dryness only. Otherwise, i... Read Full »
Can excessive masturbation cause bumps in the penis?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old guy, and I have started masturbating since the age of 14, and I masturbate daily. After two years, I noticed small bumps, and I ignored that as it did not cause any problem. But it has increased to all over my penis under the skin, and it doesn't look good to me. And als... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that you did not attach any image of the affected area showing rashes or bumps. Without the attached image, it is impossible to speculate the cause of the problem. Now in regard to mas... Read Full »
What are these red dots on my penis?
Query: Hi doctor,There are red dots on my penis. And sometimes, I am feeling pain during urinating, and I also have prostate pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description and attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is papular lesions on the glans penis. Although it needs further inquiry, the lesions appear due to herpes... Read Full »
Are those lines and patches on the penis related to sexually transmitted diseases?
Query: Hello doctor, I was just wondering what those lines or patches are on my penis, and it is only on the Corona of glans. I do not know if they have always been there or what (I had never paid any attention or looked that close at my penis and just seen them randomly when I was looking at it). I am 25... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from lines or patches on the corona of glans. According to the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) that are provided here, you may ... Read Full »
How to know whether the wound in my penis is due to STD or chemical irritants?
Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago, I used perfume and shampoo excessively after unprotected sex. I end up with inflammation on my penis, especially the top-side opening. I have to say before that I always noticed a small wound. Just mentioning it in case it is causing problems, anyway. I went to an infec... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, there are two main things. One is unprotected sex, and the other is a chemical reaction due to the lubricant. The lubricant should be short term as the skin layer affected by the chemical injury regenerates in one week. The unprotected sex, if cause ... Read Full »
Why are the patches and white dots on my penis head spreading?
Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed patches and white dots all over the head of my penis and am freaking out. I have not been sexually active for the past six months, and I was advised that this is not STD. I noticed it around three weeks ago now, and I am too embarrassed to go to the doctors. I have taken a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you suffer from patches and white dots all over the penis' head for the last three months. According to the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) provided here, you ma... Read Full »
Will Candid-B cream help with pearly penile papules?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old, and I suffer from PPP. I want to get rid of them, please suggest medicine. Can I use candid B cream on them? Did it happen because of any side effects? It is growing day-by-day and sometimes it also irritates. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Pearly penile papules are benign harmless lesions. Do not use self-medication. It will worsen the lesions. Attach the picture of lesion for a better clinical view. Read Full »