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Suggest Treatment For Raw Blisters At The Base Of Penis
Question: Hello,
I woke up with two blisters (one large, one medium) near base of penis that were a little raw. XXXXXXX single male that always has protected anal sex but usually receive oral without condoms. Uncertain of whether blister developed because of non-sexual reason or if this may be an STD. Also had a bump/blister develop on upper thigh the day before for an unknown reason.
I woke up with two blisters (one large, one medium) near base of penis that were a little raw. XXXXXXX single male that always has protected anal sex but usually receive oral without condoms. Uncertain of whether blister developed because of non-sexual reason or if this may be an STD. Also had a bump/blister develop on upper thigh the day before for an unknown reason.
Brief Answer:
Impetigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thanks for the query and photograph.
It is appearing like in impetigo, a bacterial infection.
it is not a sexually transmitted disease but a common infection.
I treat such cases with the topical anti bacterial cream like mupirocine.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Impetigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello
thanks for the query and photograph.
It is appearing like in impetigo, a bacterial infection.
it is not a sexually transmitted disease but a common infection.
I treat such cases with the topical anti bacterial cream like mupirocine.
It gives good response within a week.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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