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How To Treat An Insect Bite On The Penis?
Question: I got bit by either a mite, tick, or a spider on the bottom part of the head of my penis. Now there is a black mark on the head, and my skin on the bottom of my shaft is extremely raw and there's a white gooey pus that is under the rim. Also, sex is almost impossible as the more the penis is touched, the more pain the entire shaft experiences
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a few images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports section" so that I am able to guide you better. It would be a bit uncomfortable for you to take pictures but i would like to first rule out a few other possibilities like herpes simplex or shingles because it is quite rare to have a spider or insect bite to happen in that area as the penis is almost always covered.
Regards
Kindly upload a few images
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports section" so that I am able to guide you better. It would be a bit uncomfortable for you to take pictures but i would like to first rule out a few other possibilities like herpes simplex or shingles because it is quite rare to have a spider or insect bite to happen in that area as the penis is almost always covered.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Dr. Kakkar,
I know I got bit by something. I felt a sharp pain while lying in bed. I reached down and grabbed something small which I crushed and broke resulting in blood, although it wasn't part of the penis, just something on it. Also, I had went to a company picnic that day and sat on a picnic table that was really old and in bad shape. That's why I suspect it's an insect bite from something on that table.
I know I got bit by something. I felt a sharp pain while lying in bed. I reached down and grabbed something small which I crushed and broke resulting in blood, although it wasn't part of the penis, just something on it. Also, I had went to a company picnic that day and sat on a picnic table that was really old and in bad shape. That's why I suspect it's an insect bite from something on that table.
Brief Answer:
Symptomatic treatment for a possible insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Ok. Fine.
Going by the symptoms and clinical picture that you mentioned i would suggest you to take a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cefpodoxime or Cephalexin, for a week. Oral antibiotics are prescription medications and I suggest you to talk to your local practitioner regarding the same.
Topically you may continue with the triple antibiotic ointment, twice daily fir a few days. Also I woukd suggest you to use potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) compresses, twice daily before applying the antibiotic ointment.. It is antiseptic, antiinflammatory and would help reduce oozing/ discharge.
You may also take an OTC painkiller e.g ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice or thrice daily for a few days for symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Regards
Symptomatic treatment for a possible insect bite
Detailed Answer:
Ok. Fine.
Going by the symptoms and clinical picture that you mentioned i would suggest you to take a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cefpodoxime or Cephalexin, for a week. Oral antibiotics are prescription medications and I suggest you to talk to your local practitioner regarding the same.
Topically you may continue with the triple antibiotic ointment, twice daily fir a few days. Also I woukd suggest you to use potassium permanganate (KMnO 4) compresses, twice daily before applying the antibiotic ointment.. It is antiseptic, antiinflammatory and would help reduce oozing/ discharge.
You may also take an OTC painkiller e.g ibuprofen or diclofenac, twice or thrice daily for a few days for symptomatic relief from pain and swelling.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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