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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Spots On Penis

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016

Question: I have 2 pink spots(elevated pink skin) just at the bottom of my penis(where pubic hair begins) noticed it 6 days ago. Mild itch. Using neosporan regularly.

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Infection of hair follicles is closest possibility

Detailed Answer:
My Dear

Welcome. I am Dr V XXXXXXX

I will help you get relief from the problem as best as I can.
These lesions seem to have arisen due to an infection of the hair follicles,a common problem that I encounter on a daily basis in my Dermatology practice.

The following measures work best to resolve such issue:

1 Excellent hygiene, washing with plain water and drying up at least three times a day

2 Mupirocin cream after every wash

3 Amoxy-Clav antibiotic combination twice a day. I prefer to advise 625 mg to my patients each time

4 Some Multivitamin, usually once a day.

5 Itch is effectively controlled by Levocetrizine 5 mg daily

I have examined the pics and these lesions seem to be likely to respond to such measures

If you have any queries, please do get in touch

Best wishes, always!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (14 minutes later)

Thank you for the fast reply. I provided more pics.I noticed slight itch 2 weeks ago after having protected sex.i did shave my pubic area with an old razor afterwards but of course when itching began i worried maybe areas the condom couldnt cover may of been affected. So anyways as stated 6 days ago (spot appeared as small pink bumps than became that flatter rash of sorts. it doesnt hurt just as stated mildly itches. Does that change your diagnosis at all?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Additional details consolidate previous view

Detailed Answer:
Hi My Dear

Welcome with fresh details.

It is recommended that same set of measures be continued. Folliculitis might have occurred due to shaving the area with a less than perfect razor. Additional pics have been minutely examined and these make the possibility of bacterial infection even stronger.

I am sure it should resolve with the measures suggested.

Have a good time and great year!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (18 minutes later)

Thank you so much. I keep you posted if any change occurs and i will practice your advice. Thanks agai sir n

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regualar care is the key

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear

Thanks and best wishes. I am always ready to help.

Wish you great 2016 and beyond!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T