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Query: Hi doctor,There was a small blister on the head of my penis which burst the next day and oozed out pus. Also, a red dot resembling an injury is also present above it. After ejaculation, the red injury-like thing spread all over the right side of my penis head. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Kindly share a picture of the affected area. If there was unprotected sex, then one needs to think about sexually transmitted infections for which the following tests can be done: TPHA (Treponema pallidum hemagglutination). HPV (huma... Read Full »
I have noticed a blister on my penis. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I noticed a blister on my penis. It does not hurt much, but it is sore. I am 5 feet 9 inch tall and currently weigh 142 lbs. When I was younger, I had been diagnosed with eczema. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. These lesions seem to be those of genital herpes (herpes genitalis). They could have been acquired from your partner. I would advise you to get your HSV IgM and IgG (herpes simplex virus immunoglobulin G and M) levels t... Read Full »
A small portion of my glans penis is sore for the last five days with no discharge. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, A small portion of my glans penis is sore for the last five days. If I press the area, it hurts. There is no burning micturition and no discharge. Kindly suggest some medicine. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I went through the image (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If there was unprotected sex, one needs to think of sexually transmitted infection. So, I suggest you do the following tests. 1. TPHA (Treponema pall... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,There are some red bumps on my penis head accompanied by itching. Two sore patches are present on both sides of the frenulum. Currently, there is one small patch on the tip of the penis that looks like an ulcer. The frenulum also has a red dot and a short red line. This has been there f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. I have seen your query and I can understand your concern. From the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) shared by you, it seems that you have de... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 21-year-old white male living on the East Coast. After having unprotected sex with a female friend, I noticed a single lesion on the shaft of my penis three days later. This lesion resembles a cold sore, with a white center and a red halo, measuring about 0.08 to 0.12 inches. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. I advise you to consult a doctor and have a swab test of the sore done for a proper diagnosis. Avoid handling it, as it may spread. Based on your description, it appears to be a bacterial infec... Read Full »
What is the reason for soreness at the base of my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have soreness at the base of my penis. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think it is chronic eczema. It is not infectious, but please do not scratch it. Do not leave any soap residues there. I advise you to try Betnovate-C (Betamethasone and Clioquinol) cream apply topically before bedtime for one week. Any Emollient (moisturizer) durin... Read Full »
Why does my penis head become red and sore after masturbation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I have currently experiencing redness and soreness at the head of my penis. Especially after masturbation, not only the head but also the shaft of my penis become sore. I have this for a couple of weeks now and not sure what it is. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing to us, and I understand your concern. As you have mentioned, you have it for a couple of weeks, and it is after masturbation; this can be skin rashes due to rough touch. Or other is a fungal infection. I am prescribing you medicine for five days, ple... Read Full »