Are Tiny White Dots On The Penis Signs Of STD?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: What is this? Is this a STD? Especially the tiny white dots on it? Its been like this more than a week
I asked another doctor on this app before he said it's definitely not STD. But I am worry as the photo I shown him before doesn't have these dots

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not STD. Bacterial or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us. I have reviewed attached image.

1) In my opinion, it DOESN'T look like STD and mostly occurs due to bacterial or fungal infection, related with rough hand job and oral or vaginal sex. It may be due to allergic reaction from cosmetic bath products.

2) Keep the area mostly clean and use an antibacterial soap. I suggest you to apply topical antiseptic cream or ointment (Combined Neomycin 0.5%, Clotrimazole 1% and Beclomethasone 0.025%). Wear loose-fitting cotton underwear and avoid cosmetic products. Don't involve in sexual activity till the problem is resolved.

Kindly, procure complete prescription from your local doctor or dermatologist. It will be more worthwhile.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care.

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Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (28 minutes later)

Hi, thank you for your answer, can I please have more details for how to treat it ? For example where I can purchase the item you listed, how often, in water or on skin?? If that make sense, sorry for my poor English.
Also I am wondering what's the worse case it could be for this kind of infection? And what would happen if i have sex with someone with condom on?
And what are the tiny dots?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment is explained.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Welcome back again.

1) You should apply the antiseptic ointment or cream 2-3 times daily after cleaning the glans. It is available in combined formula and you can purchase the same from local pharmacy or medical store with complete prescription from your treating doctor. It is NOT available over the counter.

2) I have already mentioned in my earlier text that it could be bacterial or fungal infection (from oral sex) and allergic reaction (minor chance) from cosmetic product, which you have used.

3) If you wear condom, then you can do sex with someone. But, I suggest you to await until it is completely resolved (within 7 days) as the affected area will be more irritated during sex or using condom by friction.

4) Tiny white dots are mostly related with infection, surrounded by inflammatory reaction.

Hope, it helps for your information. Take care yourself.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 days later)

I felt the 'lump' in the picture tonight, it start off small but I scratch it a little it got this big and tiny bit of blood come out, is it related? Or completely different things

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly from allergic reaction.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for follow up query. I have reviewed attached image.

Scratching, allergic reaction or blunt injury can be the underlying causes of above clinical picture. You should stop scratching, otherwise, bleeding or wound will be large enough.

I suggest you to use antiseptic ointment (after cleaning the area) which I have mentioned in my earlier text. It will be more useful.

Hope, it helps for your information. Good luck and take care.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar