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What Causes Small White Boils On Penis?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016

Question: Hi, I have tiny white boils on tip of my penis, it's on and off, what is the cause of these boils and what is the solution ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
These might be fordyce spots, enlarged sebaceous glands.
These are totally normal and no treatment is required.
Please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

I just mailed you the pics. I just cleaned and send that pic, the white boils was much more than what you see in the pic

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
It is looking like a fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
You can use it twice daily for 15 days.
It is safe and effective and gives good response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

I met local doctor, advices to to take citel for few days. Pleas give your opinion on it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detail required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Citel must be trade name of some drug.
Can you please tell me what is the chemical content of the tablet.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar