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Query: Hello doctor, I usually have protected sex, but I did not for the last two partners. I also masturbate excessively, and I have noticed small bumps on the shaft of my penis, but there is no burning sensation or discharge. Unfortunately, I cannot get tested today, so I am worried. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Please answer the following questions. 1. Is there any pain in the lesions? 2. Do you have any discharge from the penis while passing urine? If possible, please send one close-up picture of the lesions. Though it could... Read Full »
I have blisters on my penis after masturbating. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have blisters on the head of my penis due to masturbation without proper lubricant. I thought that it would heal by itself in a few days but now the blister popped and the skin is very tender and hurts to the touch. Also, another blister of sort, developed on the tip. It cannot be an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few conditions which cause painful blisters even without a sexual contact, like genital herpes, primary syphilis, impetigo among others. Please provide more details: Are these blisters painful or painless? Is there a discharge that you noticed? Is ... Read Full »
I have a blistering skin condition on the base of my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a blistering skin condition on the base of my penis. One month ago, I had some ingrown hair which I pulled and it healed very slowly. Now, it appeared from nowhere. It is not itching, neither is it painful. I always use a condom. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos attached by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is going in favor of herpes. Read Full »
Should I be concerned about the red mark on my penis skin?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a red mark on my penis skin. I have shared the images. Should I be concerned about the same? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If you have unprotected sex, we must consider sexually transmitted infections. If not, it can be a simple bacterial infection. I suggest you use the ointment T... Read Full »
What might be the cause of white pimple-like lesion on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a pimple-like thing on my penis. It looks like an oval bump. I have had this once before, but I just thought of it as a heat pimple. But this time the pimple has a whitish color to it at the top too, like a small whitish bump, and the rest of the penis also looks like a bump. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have infected penile folliculitis. Do you shave your genitals every time? Folliculitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin's hair that may have generated pus. Consult your doc... Read Full »
I have small painless white bumps on my penis. What would be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a small cluster of small, white bumps on the right side of my penis about mid-shaft. There was no pain or itching, and they never changed. They never popped nor had a pus. There were about four bumps on the left side of my pubic area. After a few days of monitoring for change... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. From the attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have Fordyce spots which are normal body conditions, and you need not worry about them. It can be said that they result from sebace... Read Full »
Can the small bumps on my penis without any symptoms be genital warts?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed two small bumps on my penis shaft. I do not have any other symptoms. Are these bumps genital warts? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures that you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). I am not very sure to diagnose it as warts in your case. Generally, genital warts could appear as small bumps with the same color as surrounding s... Read Full »
I used a condom that was already used. Am I infected?
Query: Hello doctor,In my teenage, I used a condom that was already used by someone, lying on the street. I have done the same thrice or so. After that, I got wound, sores and also ulceration on my penis. The same was recurrent occasionally and after that its occurrence was rare. Now, I am 34 and right now... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. These below mentioned are the common cause of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Hepatitis B and C. Herpes. Syphilis. Chlamydia infection. You have a nega... Read Full »
What could cause recurrent, non-itchy bump on the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed a scar like bump on my penis shaft, and it has not gone away for one month since I noticed it. I did have sex related sore in the same location several months earlier for what I believe to be friction burn, but have not been sexually active since one month. The mark doe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the bump itchy? Or any discharge present? If itching present then whether it is more at night? When you had it the first time, did you took any medication for the same or it went of its own? In how many days? What about the size at that time? Do you have any history ... Read Full »
Do you have any idea about the raised painless red spot on my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, Last week, I noticed a red spot on my penis skin. It was only visible with an erection. It was slightly raised, but it did not hurt. I had my last sexual intercourse two months ago. I never had it before. I am not taking any medicine. Do you have any idea? What is it? Is there anything to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). There were no abnormalities seen except for the three papules present over the shaft of the penis. Is it associated with itching? These papules are not STDs (sexually tran... Read Full »