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What Causes Pores On Penis?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: Hello, I have three pores on my penis (I can see them when I pull my fore skin back). These pores looks like mouth ulcers. I don't feel any pain. I have these pores from last 6 months, I thought it would disappear but remains there. I am 24 years old and never had sex

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It must be examined by naked eye of an expert.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Can you please take a clinical photograph of that ulcer or pore over glans penis and upload it So that i can have a better view.

It might be due to balanitis or balanoposthitis or trauma to the glans or genital herpes(H.simplex) or chancroid etc.This list is too long to be mentioned here.
So, it must be examined by naked eye of an expert for which you can consult general surgeon or dermatologist for proper diagnosis first.

Treatment is mainly depend upon the underlying cause.

You can go for symptomatic treatment like antiseptic cream or ointment topical application over glans to prevent super-infection with vitamin b complex and folic acid orally to hasten the healing of pores or ulcer.

Do ask me if any doubt is there.

Thanks and Regards,
Dr.Sandip kabra

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

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (25 hours later)

Thanks a lot doctor! I have uploaded the picture of that pores, kindly have a look at it and please advise.

These pores are only three and they don't increase in number or size. I don't have any pain either but it is really embarrassing.

My fear is it may be a STD, I am getting married this year and this bothers me a lot.

Please help me out

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be genital warts.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for follow-up query.

The pore or ulcer or bump appear to be genital warts (condyloma) caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).

Cryotherapy usually is very effective, especially when it is combined with a topical medication such as podophyllin or imiquimod.

A dermatologist or general surgeon is preferred to consult.

Thanks and Regards,

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

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Thanks a lot again for your suggestions, I'll be consulting a dermatologist very soon.

Is this human papillomavirus (HPV)/ genital warts a common disease or anything serious? I am very concerned and can't keep my thoughts away from this

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your follow-up query.
If it is genital warts due HPV,then there is no need to get panic because majority of this infection never cause any overt signs or symptoms and they get cleared by our immune system with the proper treatment of antiviral drugs.
The important thing is to make a confirmed diagnosis and for that you must see dermatologist.
Thanks and regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad