Sore spots on the penis with or without itching, blistering, pain, warmth, scabbing, redness, and swelling are some features of penile rash. It causes discomfort during urination and sexual activity. Common causes include allergic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, herpes infection, Tinea cruris infestation, etc. Having sex with appropriate barriers, avoiding multiple sex partners, maintaining proper genital hygiene, and refraining from hygiene products causing the irritation can prevent such rashes to an extent.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am going through a stressful situation. Two years back, I had an encounter with my married school friend. A week after that, I got a rash that was slightly painful and non-itchy on my penis. I consulted a venereologist, and he prescribed some steroids and Allegra tablets. After using th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). With all the reports being negative, I think that the chances of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are ruled out. HSV-... Read Full »
My penis has spreading, raised, flaky patches. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed raised, flaky patches on my penis that started spreading. It has been like this for the last four weeks. The first patch started on the front of my shaft then it kept increasing. What could this be? Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Those are Fordyce spots, and it develops in the glans penis. They are small painless spots. There is nothing to worry about. It will remain for some time and will go away on its own. There is no specific duration f... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41-year-old male. I wanted to know about a possible yeast infection on the shaft of my penis? The skin on the shaft is shiny-looking. I have no itching, pain, discomfort while peeing, or other signs. I noticed it two weeks ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history provided, it may be candida balanitis. It is a fungal infection of the glans penis and shaft of the penis. It appears reddish or pale white with scales and may also show signs of disease in the form of white discharge and a... Read Full »
I have a rash or a discolored white blotch on my penis. How to treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a rash or a discolored white blotch on the skin of my penis. I have attached the pictures for your reference. Is there a cream or lotion that can take care of this?Please give me your suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. There is nothing to worry about if there is no pain or irritation. It looks like a tenia infection, which can occur due to poor hygiene (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If there is itching or... Read Full »
Is the red rash on my penis due to using a moisturizer?
Query: Hello doctor, I used a moisturizer on my penis and wore a tight undergarment a few days back. Since a week, I have had a red rash on my penis, and the skin is itchy. However, there is no pain. I have not used any powder or cream for the rash. Is the rash because of the moisturizer that I have used?... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Rash on the penis can occur due to various reasons. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to assess the condition and suggest the appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Thank you. Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old with a rash on my penis shaft. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old male who has been with the same partner for three years. I work abroad and have not had sexual intercourse with anybody for four months. Four weeks ago, after shaving my genitals, I noticed a rash at the base of my penis shaft, which connects with my pubic hair. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), the lesion appears to be non-specific. There is a possibility of genital warts, and the probable diagnosis is HPV (human papillomavirus) genital warts. However, p... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a cluster of egg-like rash on the foreskin of my penis. I applied the oil and Surfaz-SN cream, but I am not sure whether I am using the correct medicine or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you are suffering from genital warts. Please answer the following questions for more details: When did it appear first? Do you have an itching or burning sensation due to the lesions? Did you scratch the lesions? Did the lesions appear after applying the Surfa... Read Full »
I have bruise on my penis without any pain. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor,I want to know if my penis looks normal. I did change the soap as it caused me irritation. I have no pain during sex. It is not swollen, nor has any other bumps. I masturbate a lot and do not know if it could cause bruising. I do not see it when it grows, but flaccid I do. Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this is normal (attachment removed to preserve the patient's identity). Using a new soap and masturbation can cause penile tip irritation and burning pain on passing urine due to inflammation. There is nothing to worry about, and no medications are required. Just r... Read Full »
After masturbation, I am getting rash-type red spots on my penis head. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,Three weeks ago, I had sex with a condom, and it resulted in red, rash-like unraised spots on the head of my penis and on the foreskin under the head when retracting the skin. I have been tested for STD all came back negative. Sometimes after masturbation, the rash-type red spots come back... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is balanitis. I suggest you follow these steps, 1. Apply Clotrimazole cream at night for three weeks. 2. Apply Fucidin (Fusidic Acid 2%) cream at daytime for seven days. 3. Wash genital area with Episoft cleanser daily for 15 days. 4.... Read Full »
I have a rash on my penis. How can I cure it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. When showering earlier this morning, I noticed a circular-shaped rash on the shaft of my penis. I am unsure of the reason the rash appeared as I do not recall changing my routine (types of soap or detergent used). The current rash on the shaft of my penis was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there was unprotected sex, you need to think of a sexually transmitted infection. I suggest the following test to be taken, • Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination (TPHA), HPV DNA test. • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) one and two IgG. • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)... Read Full »