What Do Warts And Sores On The Penis Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017

Question: Hi,

I am not sure I have genital herpes / warts/ sore . I found one on my penis .

Right now I am in Pickering, can you suggest best doctor to consult.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a clear image so that I am able to guide you better.
Genital herpes is an infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and presents as multiple, painful sores/ erosions on external genitals along with burning sensation on micturation whereas warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) are usually asymptomatic rough appearing growths on or near external genitals.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Dear Kakkar,

Thanks for quick response. I have uploaded my pic. Please check this and let me know what is my case.

For your information, I have no pain or hitching. Just I see this since 3 weeks. It started very small and now stop growing. As it is on the pic now.

I am happily married since 4 years. I did not have any sex affairs other than my wife.

Please do ask me if any question will help in investigation of my case.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.

I can see a single, dome shaped lesion with central indentation. This seems like a genital molluscum contagiosum. It is an infection caused by a virus. Genital molluscum is an STD but it can happen through other means as well. Does your wife has any such lesions?

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 hours later)

Thanks for your answer.

About my wife, she did not have this, but she got unusual white discharge for one week and now it is clear. She has constipation issues since long time.

Does her constipation issue cause any problems for lesion issue?

Please let me know how is my condition and what needs to be taken care.?

I mean, how serious this case is and what is the treatment?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Molluscum Contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Constipation is not related to this lesion
Freezing with liquid nitrogen (Cryotherapy)is the treatment of choice for a genital Molluscum contagiosum lesion. It would scab and fall off in a few days. It can also be removed with an elecrocautery procedure. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

Thank you for suggestion.

Last question, can we plan kids after this treatment or do I need to have any other medication before we plan for kids??

I mean will this cause any problems to my wife and future kids?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Molluscum contagiosum is a very curable condition and as I mentioned freezing with liquid nitrogen is the treatment of choice. There is no need for any medication after the treatment. Though it is an infection and it can spread to form more lesions and it can be passed on to your wife sexually therefore you must get it treated, however, after treatment you can surely plan for the kids. There is no risk of with Molluscum causing any serious issues with you, your wife or your kids.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Thanks for quick response.

This give me peace of mind.

As you suggested I will consult dermatologist. Do you suggest any dermatologist in Pickering, ON , Canada? I can go event to Toronto is any.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Unfortunately I don't have any specific reference regarding a dermatologist in Canada.

Rrgards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

2 weeks later I will be in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX can you suggest best one in XXXXXXX please?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Sorry, No particular reference in XXXXXXX too. Cryotherapy /freezing is a very simple procedure anyways. Another way to remove Molluscum is by electrocautery.

Almost every dermatologist does these procedures. Doesn't require any special expertise, therefore, you may visit any easily accessible local dermatologist and I am sure there won't be any issue dealing with it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 minutes later)

Thanks for moral support

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You're welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee