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Should I Consult A Dermatologist Or Urologist For White Colored Bumps On The Shaft Of The Penis?

Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Question: Hello doctor
There is some white color bumps at the shaft of my penis.
can you please advise should i consult a dermatologist or urologist?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be molluscum contagiosum, consult a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be molluscum contagiosum.

It can be transmitted through sex.

I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get them removed by extirpation or electrocauterization.

It is a minor procedure requiring 20-25 minutes.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Thanks doctor for the reply.
Please can you advice is there any risk for my sexual health if i undergone this electrocatherization procedure?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Electrocautery won’t affect your sexual health. It's absolutely safe.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Thank you Dr.asmeet XXXXXXX
Is there any other procedure to cure this without surgery or electrocautery??
Can it be cure by taking medicine ??

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can go for chemical cauterization

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You can go to chemical cauterization.

In this, a chemical is applied to the lesions which burn them. It is again a minor procedure conducted by a dermatologist. These won’t go with oral and topical medicines.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 hours later)

I have visited the doctor today he confirmed me that it is STD.
Without doing any blood test .
He said he will do some surgical / needle procedure to remove it .
My concern is even after this procedure is it still there will be virus in my body? He told there might be chance of reoccurrence of this bumps / infection.
Can you please advise me how to cure this permanently.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Capsule isotretinoin and zinc sulphate

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are chances of virus persisting in the body.

Molluscum lesions can recur also.

I would recommend you to take capsule isotretinoin and tablet zinc sulphate.

This will prevent it from recurring.

These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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