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Suggest Treatment For Sores On Penis
Question: Hi, I recently noticed some sores on my Penis. I thought they would heal but they are not really healing . they are instead turning into some kind o scaly pigmentation. I have done tests for STDs and these have been ruled out as a cause. I have had this problem for about 3 months. I am black XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Need to apply topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached pictures .
The kind of lesions you are having are suggestive of either psoriasis or lichen planus. Some better resolution close up images would be very useful in reaching a final diagnosis.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice daily .
In case the lesions do not completely heal,you might need treatment with a more potent steroid cream like clobetasol or fluticasone which are basically prescription drugs .
Dr Geetika Paul
Need to apply topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I have seen the attached pictures .
The kind of lesions you are having are suggestive of either psoriasis or lichen planus. Some better resolution close up images would be very useful in reaching a final diagnosis.
Apply a topical steroid cream like cortisone cream over the affected areas twice daily .
In case the lesions do not completely heal,you might need treatment with a more potent steroid cream like clobetasol or fluticasone which are basically prescription drugs .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Hi Doctor.
Thanks for your prompt response. If the conditions you mentioned turn out to be the case what is the typical expected treatment period. And could you also educate me on the causes of these conditions.
Regards
Thanks for your prompt response. If the conditions you mentioned turn out to be the case what is the typical expected treatment period. And could you also educate me on the causes of these conditions.
Regards
Brief Answer:
Autoimmune diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Both of these are basically autoimmune skin conditions .
They tend to slowly resolve over weeks with continuous treatment .
These are essentially non contagious and harmless in nature but they have a tendency to recur anytime even after complete treatment owing to their autoimmune nature .
You can start treatment as advised and then follow up with the response seen or you might need to be shifted to higher topical steroids which are basically prescription drugs.
Dr Geetika Paul
Autoimmune diseases
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Both of these are basically autoimmune skin conditions .
They tend to slowly resolve over weeks with continuous treatment .
These are essentially non contagious and harmless in nature but they have a tendency to recur anytime even after complete treatment owing to their autoimmune nature .
You can start treatment as advised and then follow up with the response seen or you might need to be shifted to higher topical steroids which are basically prescription drugs.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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