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Suggest Treatment For Warts On Penis
Brief Answer:
Irritant dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having warts on your penis for which you have applied Dermarest cream and are now experiencing dryness.
I have seen the clinical picture that you have attached.
Dermarest contains " Salicylic acid" which is a potent irritant. This should not be applied on delicate areas such a genitalia. Salicylic acid of this strength will not help to get rid of the wart either.
Please stop using this cream.
You could apply a plain moisturizer preferably containing colloidal oatmeal ( e.g- Aveeno moisturizer) multiple times in a day to heal the dryness. Do this for 5-7 days till the dryness totally disappears.
You can get the warts treated after the dryness has subsided.
Genital warts treatment includes cryotherapy ( freezing) and Podophyllin resin application. Both these procedures have to be done under the supervision of a doctor.
Please visit your GP for the treatments.
Do not apply caustics on your genitalia as this can irritate the area.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Irritant dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having warts on your penis for which you have applied Dermarest cream and are now experiencing dryness.
I have seen the clinical picture that you have attached.
Dermarest contains " Salicylic acid" which is a potent irritant. This should not be applied on delicate areas such a genitalia. Salicylic acid of this strength will not help to get rid of the wart either.
Please stop using this cream.
You could apply a plain moisturizer preferably containing colloidal oatmeal ( e.g- Aveeno moisturizer) multiple times in a day to heal the dryness. Do this for 5-7 days till the dryness totally disappears.
You can get the warts treated after the dryness has subsided.
Genital warts treatment includes cryotherapy ( freezing) and Podophyllin resin application. Both these procedures have to be done under the supervision of a doctor.
Please visit your GP for the treatments.
Do not apply caustics on your genitalia as this can irritate the area.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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