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What Do Broken Blisters Inside Penis Foreskin Indicate?
Question: Hi there,
I noticed a number of small (around 1mm), easily broken blisters on the inside of my foreskin. I've noticed reddish bumps before, but not blisters that break. Neither the bumps or blisters occur with increased sensitivity, and both can recede within an hour or last a couple days. I usually shower and wash thoroughly everyday.
I had unprotected sex a couple weeks ago, but occurrence of the bumps preceded that (I'm not 100% sure about the blisters).
It would seem prudent to be screened for SDIs. Can you tell me 1 - If the lack of increased sensitivity rules out herpes as the cause. 2 - What others causes might be likely. 3 - If there are any other SDIs besides herpes you'd recommend I be screened for in regards to this.
Thank you for your help!
I noticed a number of small (around 1mm), easily broken blisters on the inside of my foreskin. I've noticed reddish bumps before, but not blisters that break. Neither the bumps or blisters occur with increased sensitivity, and both can recede within an hour or last a couple days. I usually shower and wash thoroughly everyday.
I had unprotected sex a couple weeks ago, but occurrence of the bumps preceded that (I'm not 100% sure about the blisters).
It would seem prudent to be screened for SDIs. Can you tell me 1 - If the lack of increased sensitivity rules out herpes as the cause. 2 - What others causes might be likely. 3 - If there are any other SDIs besides herpes you'd recommend I be screened for in regards to this.
Thank you for your help!
Brief Answer:
To diff various STD I want to ask you some que?
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX XXXX , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
- There are many STDs that causes a symptoms you have mentioned I am mentioning the name here only. Herpes, Syphilis, Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma venerum & Granuloma inguinale. Each has its own characteristics and can be differentiated based on their clinical features.
-I would like to ask yu some of the question like whether the ulcers are painful or not? Whether lymphnode are involved or not? whether lymph nodes are painful or not, ulcerated or not? This questions are important to make a difference amongst them. It is necessary for me to answer the above question to make me answer all three of your questions.
-I also like to think about Gram's Staining from the discharge.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
To diff various STD I want to ask you some que?
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX XXXX , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
- There are many STDs that causes a symptoms you have mentioned I am mentioning the name here only. Herpes, Syphilis, Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma venerum & Granuloma inguinale. Each has its own characteristics and can be differentiated based on their clinical features.
-I would like to ask yu some of the question like whether the ulcers are painful or not? Whether lymphnode are involved or not? whether lymph nodes are painful or not, ulcerated or not? This questions are important to make a difference amongst them. It is necessary for me to answer the above question to make me answer all three of your questions.
-I also like to think about Gram's Staining from the discharge.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi there,
Thank you for your response.
The ulcers are not painful. Lymph nodes are not swollen, painful, or ulcerated.
Thank you for your response.
The ulcers are not painful. Lymph nodes are not swollen, painful, or ulcerated.
Brief Answer:
Herpes not suspected, granuloma inguinale may be
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I am going to cover your answer which was asked by you in the first part of the question.
1. As the ulcers are painless I think it is not a herpes infection. As herpes are severly painful disease.
2. From other symptoms that you have mentioned that is the ulcers are not painful. Lymph nodes are not swollen, painful, or ulcerated. I suspect Granuloma inguinale in your case because the brief clinical feature of it which matches with your features are as follows.
-The brief clinical presentation is which we have observed among such a patient of granuloma inguinale is persistent, painless ulcers may be necrotic,there is no lymphadenopathy & granuloma may be present over the base of the ulcer. This features are matching with your query. But I suggest you should go for visual examination near STD clinic to you. Because in such a case visual examination will clear more about diagnosis.
3. Rest of the other STDs I had already mentioned in your answer. But none of the others matching with your features.
If possible you can upload images.
If you have anything else to ask me I will be happy to answer you. We wish you very best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist
If you are satisfied with my answer kindly rate my answer as five star, and close the answer.
Herpes not suspected, granuloma inguinale may be
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I am going to cover your answer which was asked by you in the first part of the question.
1. As the ulcers are painless I think it is not a herpes infection. As herpes are severly painful disease.
2. From other symptoms that you have mentioned that is the ulcers are not painful. Lymph nodes are not swollen, painful, or ulcerated. I suspect Granuloma inguinale in your case because the brief clinical feature of it which matches with your features are as follows.
-The brief clinical presentation is which we have observed among such a patient of granuloma inguinale is persistent, painless ulcers may be necrotic,there is no lymphadenopathy & granuloma may be present over the base of the ulcer. This features are matching with your query. But I suggest you should go for visual examination near STD clinic to you. Because in such a case visual examination will clear more about diagnosis.
3. Rest of the other STDs I had already mentioned in your answer. But none of the others matching with your features.
If possible you can upload images.
If you have anything else to ask me I will be happy to answer you. We wish you very best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
Infectious disease specialist
If you are satisfied with my answer kindly rate my answer as five star, and close the answer.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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