Hello, I Was Wondering What These Spots Might Be On

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2020

Question: Hello, I was wondering what these spots might be on my penis. They don’t hurt, itch, burn, or really feel like anything.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (29 minutes later)

Hello,

I just added images, let me know if you need a better image.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either lichen planus or genital warts, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and there are 2 possibilities: either lichen planus or genital warts.
Do you have any similar spots elsewhere in the body?
Are you sexually active? If yes is your partner having history of genital warts?
Kindly revert with the answers.

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

I am sexually active, with just one partner. I don’t have similar spots elsewhere on my body, although I have had a lichen planus diagnosis on here previously. I’ve always had sensitive skin also.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen planus, topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be lichen planus.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
This will help in reducing them.
Topical steroids are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

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