I got a small non-raised patch of dry irritated skin on penis head. What is it?

Question

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. Please help.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Please send few more photographs taken in natural light.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern

At present, it is not looking like an STD (sexually transmitted disease). Herpetic erosion can mimic this but classically it starts with a fluid-filled vesicle. The differential diagnosis includes frictional dermatitis. I suggest using Mometasone and Fusidic acid combination cream twice daily for seven days. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and start taking the medicines with their consent.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.