Suggest remedy fir blisters in face and penis shaft when suffering from contact dermatitis

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015

Question: I recently caught contact dermatitis from an untreated fragrance allergic reaction. My skin is healing but I still have some red raw skin patches on my torso and around my face. However, I just recently discovered a blister on my penis shaft. A water-like blister that popped instantly. It may have been caused by masturbation of the area where one of the "red raw" skin patches occured because of my dermatitis. Im currently treating the dermatitis with prescribed steroids but I'm not exactly sure what to expect with this blister. I havent been sexually active in a few months.Help?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Friction blister

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
The skin becomes soft in dermatitis.
Friction during masturbation might have led to blister formation.
Keep applying the steroid creams.
This will help in relieving your symptoms.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize it.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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Follow up: Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

Thank you for the quick response doctor. Here is the blister a day after its popped. The steroids are actually oral. Do you recommend I apply cortisone cream to the area?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mupirocine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like an ulcer.
Don't use cortisone.
You can apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
This will give you much relief.
You can continue with oral steroid for your allergy.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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