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What Causes Stretch Marks And Cut On The Foreskin Of Shaft After Sex?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Question: Hi, I had a doctor help me the other day, but I just wanted to followup, for a second opinion. I had a rough sexual encounter about a month ago, oral -- both giving and receiving. Then and the following week and a half I was in very cold climates, which I'm not used to, as I live on the west coast. A few days after the sexual encounter I got what looks like stretch marks /cuts on my foreskin and a little cut underneath the foreskin on my shaft. My foreskin looked dark, was dry, and mushy. The little cut has been there for about a month, and since then, I've been masturbating once or twice a day without any lubricants.

There's no discharge and very little irritation. Only when I think about it do I notice any irritation, which makes me think I'm just overthinking common itches.

The last doctor told me to stop masturbating and clean my penis thoroughly once or twice a day. It's starting to look better, but, again, just wanted another opinion.
Also, is there anyway I can send a photo?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query.
I will be helping you with it.

If you want reports / pictures, you can upload them with the query. If you have a problem send them to YYYY@YYYY with Sub: ATTN 'Your Name'. Once my team receives the photos or diagnostic reports, my team will send reports / pictures to me.

Now I agree that a STI is a possibility, the type cannot be determined without testing. However, a lesion or a cut on skin for a month now is a serious business, even if it is starting to look better by cleaning.

I would therefore recommend a course of doxycycline. 90% infections respond to this antibiotic. Keeping the private parts clean will always help.

I hope that this helps.
Please feel free to upload a picture.
It will help us judge better.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)
Thanks, Dr. Mittal. Looking more closely, I actually wouldn't call it a cut on the shaft, almost more like a piece of mushy skin. Originally it was a cut, but it cleared up. I've included a photo.

I'll go buy some doxycycline tonight.
Just read I need a subscription for doxycycline. Is there anything I can buy over the counter to help?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
take doxycycline under prescription

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the response.
I think it would be good to meet a doctor for a prescription.
You see doxycycline is an antibiotic and all the antibiotics need a prescription.
So I think you will need to meet a dermatologist to give you a prescription.
Also I think I would suggest you the same medicine. As I said, the purpose of the medicine is to cover most of the conditions.
And the picture looks ok. You are definitely healing.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Completely helpful. Thank you very much. I'll try to see a doctor as soon I can. I'm glad the photo isn't too alarming. I just hope to God it's not herpes, which, from what I've read, I don't have many of the symptoms of.
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Best of luck.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am absolutely sure it's not herpes.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

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What Causes Stretch Marks And Cut On The Foreskin Of Shaft After Sex?

Brief Answer: Could be an infection Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal I have read your query. I will be helping you with it. If you want reports / pictures, you can upload them with the query. If you have a problem send them to YYYY@YYYY with Sub: ATTN 'Your Name'. Once my team receives the photos or diagnostic reports, my team will send reports / pictures to me. Now I agree that a STI is a possibility, the type cannot be determined without testing. However, a lesion or a cut on skin for a month now is a serious business, even if it is starting to look better by cleaning. I would therefore recommend a course of doxycycline. 90% infections respond to this antibiotic. Keeping the private parts clean will always help. I hope that this helps. Please feel free to upload a picture. It will help us judge better. Best of luck Dr Mittal