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Why Do I Have A Small, Pin-like Rash On My Penile Shaft?

Posted on Fri, 25 Mar 2022

Question: Hello, I have a small, pin-like rash on my penile shaft and meatus that doesn’t hurt, isn’t caused by an STI or STD, and it’s worrisome. Please help me because I am nervous
I also have nickel dermatitis and break out often so I’m not sure if it’s a dermatitis issue either

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems like Lichen nitidus

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You seem to have lichen nitidus. It is a pinhead-sized, smooth, raised, multiple, grouped lesions. It is a sort of eczema.

I'd suggest you use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream or Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily for a few days. These are prescription medications and I would advise you to talk to your local practitioner regarding this.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 minutes later)

Is there a way to naturally treat it or over the counter solutions? I do not have insurance so going to a doctor or practitioner can be difficult sometimes

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

Brief Answer:
lichen nitidus

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I suggest you to try a OTC topical steroid e.g hydrocortisone acetate 1% cream (Cortisone cream) though it is a very mild topical steroid. A slightly more potent steroid e.g triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% would be ideal, if you can find it from a drug store near you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any further assistance.

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