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What Causes Red Bump On Shaft Of Penis That Is Itching?
Question: Hey , after having sex yesterday i notice a red bump on my shaft that was itching ever since an still is. Ive been having sex with the same girl for 3 years. The bumb is fading away but the itchying is still there. Ive notice even before this bumb came that i had little red bumps that were barely noticable. What could this be ? Ps: i also have this eczema on my hands , could it be that ?
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
I would like to gather some more information from you in order to be able to guide you better.
-Is the itching more severe at night?Or at particular time of the day?
-Does your partner also complains of itching?
Regards
Possibility of Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
I would like to gather some more information from you in order to be able to guide you better.
-Is the itching more severe at night?Or at particular time of the day?
-Does your partner also complains of itching?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
She doesnt seem to have anything but recently shes been discharging a white fluid thats smells like fish. The itchiness comes an goes thru-out the day , its random. The bump that i had was very noticable an very red an swollen right after sex . Sometimes i feel like the itch is coming from inside my penis right at the tip.
Brief Answer:
Treat empirically for scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I would suggest an empirical treatment for scabies, for both of you, even though she is asymptomatic, because she might still be in the incubation period.
A single application of 5% Permethrin OR 1% GBHC (Gamma Benzene Hexachloride), from neck downwards to the whole body, with particular attention to the body folds, genitalia, finger webs etc.
All the clothings including bed sheets, pillow covers, towels etc should be thoroughly washed or dry cleaned before reusing.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Treat empirically for scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I would suggest an empirical treatment for scabies, for both of you, even though she is asymptomatic, because she might still be in the incubation period.
A single application of 5% Permethrin OR 1% GBHC (Gamma Benzene Hexachloride), from neck downwards to the whole body, with particular attention to the body folds, genitalia, finger webs etc.
All the clothings including bed sheets, pillow covers, towels etc should be thoroughly washed or dry cleaned before reusing.
An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily in the evening would provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is this called ? What i have on my penis ? Its not anything sexual right ? How did i get this?
Brief Answer:
Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is likely to be Scabies.
It can happen on genitalia, wrists, finger webs, thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen, arms and legs. The lesions resemble bug bites/insect bites and usually there is intense itching associated, specially at night.
It can be acquired non-sexually in close contacts e.g family members and the transmission in not necessarily sexual. Therefore it is important to treat all the close contacts empirically even if they are asymptomatic, as they might be incubating.
Regards
Scabies
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is likely to be Scabies.
It can happen on genitalia, wrists, finger webs, thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen, arms and legs. The lesions resemble bug bites/insect bites and usually there is intense itching associated, specially at night.
It can be acquired non-sexually in close contacts e.g family members and the transmission in not necessarily sexual. Therefore it is important to treat all the close contacts empirically even if they are asymptomatic, as they might be incubating.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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