Which Specialist Should I Consult For Dark Warts On Scrotum?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

Question: I am a male 38 years old and today i noticed small dark warts like papules on my scortum when poped it started bleeding heavily then put a pressure on it and stopped. Then after searching a web i realized its known as Angiokeratoma. Please suggest do i need to visit skin specailist or urologist

Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you shoupd consult your Dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
As per details, it seems that you have correctly diagnosed your skin condition. Angiokeratoma are benign structures that are made up of blood vessels so they bleed on touch or manipulation.
The treatment is done by Dermatologist. You may visit your nearby Dermatologist for examination and evaluation.
They are best managed by removal of Angiokeratoma using surgical excision or ablation techniques including Radiofrequency/ LASER therapy.
I hope it helps.
Take care

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

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (15 hours later)

thank you very much for the reply. Is there any cure through applying lotions or liquids like cases for wart removal lotions. Please suggest.

Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
lotion or cream won't work

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome back. In Angiokeratoma, usually no topical medications work. They are treated only by active interventions like removal by using ablative techniques or qby surgical excision.
Stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (6 hours later)

Dear Doctor,

Thank you very much for the reply. Please help on the below questions,

1, Which ablative technique have quick recovery with less pain.
2. Can it be done under a outpatient visit with dermotologist?
3. Are there any chances of re-occurance on the same spot after ablation?
4. If i ignore without any treatment now what is the consequence will it infect and bleed?
5. I can see 6 to 7 papules so if i ignore will it induce few more?
6. what is the general growth rate of this kind?
7. How to prevent?

Thanks and Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Angiokeratoma and its management

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Radiofrequency and laser both have good outcomes with minimal pain.
Yes it is an OPD procedure.
Recurrence may occur after removal.
If no symptoms or problem, these can be left as such. But if infection and bleeding occur recurrently then treatment is mandatory.
Existing papules do not initiate formation of new ones.
There is no prevention or nothing can be done to prevent the formation of Angiokeratoma.
I hope I am able to solve your query.
Take care.

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