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What Causes A Small White Spot At The Foreskin Which Gets Itchy?

Hi, I noticed a small white mark under the head around the area where the foreskin is joint with the head of the penis. Initially it was just a mark, now it itches a bit. It’s not grown in size but causes itching at times around the edges of the head.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023
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Hello,

Commonly, ingrown hair at the base of the penis itches and produces a soft bump or an itchy painful blister. Contact dermatitis and poor hygiene may cause similar symptoms. You are advised to take care of your hygiene. Take bath regularly and change your clothes and undies. Clean smegma that accumulates under the foreskin.

You are advised to get STD tests done, to detect herpes, and other STIs that cause similar symptoms, you will be treated with antibiotics and antivirals. Applying ointment acyclovir on the affected are will help relieve symptoms. Cold compress is helpful. Get clinically examined by a urologist to detect jock itch, fungal infection, folliculitis, etc.

You will be treated with antifungal medications orally and will be prescribed antifungal ointments to be applied locally. You can take antihistamine at bedtime for relieve. Applying ointment containing hydrocortisone on the affected area will help to relieve the symptoms.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Small White Spot At The Foreskin Which Gets Itchy?

Hello, Commonly, ingrown hair at the base of the penis itches and produces a soft bump or an itchy painful blister. Contact dermatitis and poor hygiene may cause similar symptoms. You are advised to take care of your hygiene. Take bath regularly and change your clothes and undies. Clean smegma that accumulates under the foreskin. You are advised to get STD tests done, to detect herpes, and other STIs that cause similar symptoms, you will be treated with antibiotics and antivirals. Applying ointment acyclovir on the affected are will help relieve symptoms. Cold compress is helpful. Get clinically examined by a urologist to detect jock itch, fungal infection, folliculitis, etc. You will be treated with antifungal medications orally and will be prescribed antifungal ointments to be applied locally. You can take antihistamine at bedtime for relieve. Applying ointment containing hydrocortisone on the affected area will help to relieve the symptoms. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician