What Causes Red And White Discoloration On The Penile Head?

Posted on Sat, 20 May 2017

Question: hi
i am 29 yr old male
from last 7days i found red and white colored skin at head of glans penis. still i hav no pain,
but little sensation, and a small bump
can u suggest me any medication

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas 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 (2 hours later)

hi
thanks for reply
here uploading some pics of affected area.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be lichen planus, apply topical steroid

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and you seem to be having lichen planus which is a chronic immune mediated disease of the skin.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
If the area is itchy take antihistaminic like tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime.

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 days later)

Hi
As per ur advice, i am applying the clobetasol propionate
Creme. The whitish part has gone. But still surface is
Looking as in picture(last three pics). Bump also reduced
In size, but i think it has not completely healed. Should i take some oral medicine or continue to apply creme u advised. Still i have no pain no itching.
How much time it wil take to heal completely.

Thank u

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can continue with clobetasol propionate cream for another 2 weeks

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the newly attached photographs and it seems to be getting better.
You should continue with clobetasol propionate cream once daily at night for another 2 weeks.
Oral medicines are prescribed only in cases if severe and progressive disease.
It can take 2-3 months to heal completely.

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (16 hours later)

Good morning mam
I want to ask one thing, as per the condition.
From two weeks i am avoiding sex.
Now should i go for it? Is it safe ?
Or i have to wait further?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can go for sex, it is safe

Detailed Answer:
You can go for sex.
It is safe to go for sex as lichen planus is not a sexually transmitted disease.
It won't interfere with your sexual life.

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