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What Causes Scabs And Spots On Penis?

Posted on Thu, 11 Dec 2014

Question: There are a couple spots on the shaft of my penis that continuously scabs over repeatedly. They are not exactly cuts, but scabs appeared out of the blue one day. It pressed me to get std testing in which afterwords I found out that I contracted herpes type 1. Naturally I thought I was having an outbreak but over a year later im still experiencing the same sympyoms on a weekly basis.

The scabs may heal temporarily and fall off but as soon as I get an erection (my sex drive is slow responding, I dont get morning erections anymore) the spots whete the scabs where reopen and the healing processing starts over again.

Can you tell what this is and how to fix it?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you have been tested for herpes .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (9 minutes later)

Sure. How do I do so? I cant seem to find the option for that on the webpage

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
There is an option for uploading pictures .
Else you can mail the pictures at YYYY@YYYY with subject as ref to Dr Geetika Paul.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

I just sent my pics to your email address

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Treat the fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.

You seem to have developed a fungal infection of the penile shaft region .
It can cause redness,itching,excessive dryness along with development of fissures and cuts .
Regular application of antifungal creams is required for treating the infection .Clotrimazole containing creams help in most cases with such an infection .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (21 minutes later)

How long will I have to use this?

Where can I purchase the cream?

Will I have to refrain from sexual activity for a certain amount of time to heal?

What should be done of It doesnt help?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

You have to apply the anti fungal medicine twice a day regularly for atleast two weeks.It is available as an Otc agent .
Use a barrier contraceptive measure during contact .
in case the lesions tend to persist inspite of this ,then you might have to see a specialist for prescription of oral antifungal agents .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (8 minutes later)

Okay.

Thank you so much! Im start this treatment today! =)

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul

Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar