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Can small clusters of pale spots occur on the foreskin due to sexually transmitted diseases?

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Published At March 18, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Two small clusters of pale spots have appeared towards the end of my foreskin on the bottom of my penis. They are not painful, have not wept or bled, and do not seem to be growing but came on very suddenly. They have been there for a couple of months now. My partner is concerned it may be an STD, but I have only been with her for nearly six years now, and she has been tested and is clear. From what I have read and understand, I believe these are forcyde spots. But I was hoping to get some confirmation of this. If they are, I am curious if there is any way to diagnose these spots and perhaps treat them to alleviate concerns myself and my partner.

Many thanks for your time and assistance.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Have you done urine culture reports for night aggravation of irritation, excess scratching, and rubbing. Did you use any new cosmetic product or soap, fragrance-based lotion?

Please answer the questions for details.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I still need to complete a urine culture report and change my cosmetic product use or soaps, etc. However, I have tried to use more gentle and neutral products as I have sensitive skin on my hands and face and thus wanted to use products that would not cause further aggravation to those areas too. I had similar spots as a teen, but they have mostly cleared or reduced drastically, so they are hardly noticeable. However, I have enquired about something more obvious today.

Many thanks for your time and support.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is a secondary bacterial infection due to improper genital hygiene.

  1. Apply Fucidin cream twice daily for seven days.
  2. Wash genitals with Episoft cleanser or No soap cleanser daily for one month.
  3. Tablet Cefixime 200 mg twice daily after food for five days.
  4. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Wear loose, comfortable thin cotton inners.
  5. Avoid friction or injury at the site.
  6. Maintain proper genital hygiene.
  7. Keep the area clean and dry.
  8. Get urine culture and sensitivity test done.
  9. Also, get blood tests to rule out possible STI (sexually transmitted infection), syphilis, and herpes.

Follow up with reports.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav
Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Venereology

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