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Suggest Treatment For Reddish Scab On Side Of Penis

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015

Question: I have scab on the side of my penis when i peel it off, it turns reddish. what is the possible cause

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand from your query that you are concerned about a scab on your penis. I have gone through the uploaded images.

Please provide some more details so that I can assess better.

1. For how long have you had this lesion?
2. Did you have any ulcerations/ erosions before you noticed the scab?
3. Did you have any trauma?
4. Is it painful/ itchy?
5. Did you have any unprotected intercourse before its onset?

Please provide these details.

Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Johny Chacko (1 hour later)

I had it for close to a month, at first I thought it was a reaction to a body wash liquid i used to masturbate but I'm getting worried about it.
I've never had any ulceration before noticing the scab but what i do noticed was the skin around my scrotum area were peeling off due to reaction of the body wash liquid i used to masturbate
No I don't have any trauma
Its not itchy and painful but when i peel off the scab and take a shower, i feel a sting. on a scale to 100 in terms of itching and pain, i will say 2% and I also don't feel any pain urinating
I have never had any unprotected sex
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be an irritant reaction to body wash

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

Thanks you for the additional history.

From your history, I would consider the possibility of an " Irritant contact dermatitis " to the body wash you have been using.

Body wash and soaps have surfactants/ detergents and when used directly over delicate body parts like the genitalia, they tend to irritate the skin and cause a irritant or " burn- like" reaction.

There is nothing to worry.

Apply a cream containing 1 % hydrocortisone 3 times a day for 10 days. It should subside.

Thereafter, use a moisturizer like a bland oil ( paraffin or olive oil without any added colors/fragrances) on the scrotum and glans penis 2 times a day for about 2-3 weeks.

Do not use the body wash liquid directly over those areas.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.

Wishing you good health,
Dr. Johny Chacko

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Johny Chacko (20 hours later)

Is there any particular cream you can recommend for me to get in the pharmacy?

Regards

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You could buy any brand

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You could purchase any brand with the above mentioned content.

1 % Hydrocortisone cream is available as an over- the- counter product.

Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar