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Question: Hi,
I have observed that there some sort of skin bumps getting created on my penis foreskin, I am not sure what are they, but they don't hurt me in any manner. What can that be? and how to remove them.
Regards,
XXXX
I have observed that there some sort of skin bumps getting created on my penis foreskin, I am not sure what are they, but they don't hurt me in any manner. What can that be? and how to remove them.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested for better understanding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions over genitals but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Pictures requested for better understanding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions over genitals but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, attaching the images
Brief Answer:
Removal via electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the pictures.
These lesions are called verruca vulgaris or more commonly warts.
Warts are caused by a virus Human papiloma virus and is mostly acquired by direct contact with affected individual or article harbouring virus like napkins, towels etc. In your case it seems very likely to be acquired sexually.
As a routine protocol, I would advise you to get your spouse/ partner get checked for similar infection.
Also I would recommend you investigations like VDRL and HIV antibody test, as these warts can be marker of any other hidden STD.
As for the treatment, I would suggest you to get them removed as early as possible as they are infectious.
The best treatment is removal via electrocautery by a certified dermatologist.
Other options of treatment are cryotherapy, application of Podophyllin, Imiquimod, 5- flurouracil etc.
Avoid any sexual activity till complete resolution.
Avoid pricking/ scratching.
I hope you will get well soon.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Removal via electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting the pictures.
These lesions are called verruca vulgaris or more commonly warts.
Warts are caused by a virus Human papiloma virus and is mostly acquired by direct contact with affected individual or article harbouring virus like napkins, towels etc. In your case it seems very likely to be acquired sexually.
As a routine protocol, I would advise you to get your spouse/ partner get checked for similar infection.
Also I would recommend you investigations like VDRL and HIV antibody test, as these warts can be marker of any other hidden STD.
As for the treatment, I would suggest you to get them removed as early as possible as they are infectious.
The best treatment is removal via electrocautery by a certified dermatologist.
Other options of treatment are cryotherapy, application of Podophyllin, Imiquimod, 5- flurouracil etc.
Avoid any sexual activity till complete resolution.
Avoid pricking/ scratching.
I hope you will get well soon.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Yes even my wife has some 3 in her genital areas. But my question is how did we get it, as Me and her are the only sex partners to each other. And I have visited the doctor and he has prescribed podowart paint. he has asked us to apply it 4 days once.
Regards,
XXXX
Yes even my wife has some 3 in her genital areas. But my question is how did we get it, as Me and her are the only sex partners to each other. And I have visited the doctor and he has prescribed podowart paint. he has asked us to apply it 4 days once.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Infection can occur by non-sexual means by contact with infection article
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Since there is no history of sexual activity outside married life, its possible either or spouse might have contracted infection from some infected article like napkin, towel etc.
Podowart is a good treatment option for genital warts but multiple sessions are required to remove waarts while radiocautery on the other hand can remove lesions in single session itself and thereby reduces the chance of spreading to other body sites.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Infection can occur by non-sexual means by contact with infection article
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Since there is no history of sexual activity outside married life, its possible either or spouse might have contracted infection from some infected article like napkin, towel etc.
Podowart is a good treatment option for genital warts but multiple sessions are required to remove waarts while radiocautery on the other hand can remove lesions in single session itself and thereby reduces the chance of spreading to other body sites.
Take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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