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Suggest Treatment For Genital Wart And Scab On Penis

I was using Zyclara (imiquimod) to treat a genital wart. 2 weeks later my scrotum became red and started burning. Eventually it formed a blister, with another scab like sore on my shaft, where the two touch. Concerned that it was herpes, I went to the planned parenthood. The doctor said she doesn t think its herpes and its a reaction from the Zyclara. She swabbed it just to be safe and sent it to get tested. Today they call me and say the lab couldn t get a result. Now I just feel like I m in the unknown and there s not much I can do. I did not have swollen lymph nodes, no fever, and the sore is filled with yellow pus. Really not sure what to do at this point. I m pretty positive it s just a reaction from the cream but my mind is very anxious. this sucks. Just
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Hi,

Your current issues are most likely caused by a side effect of Zyclara. It’s very upsetting indeed that the lab couldn’t deliver a result, so you might want to repeat the test. However, when you are already through with the entire course of Zyclara you can also take a “wait and watch approach”.

If it’s just a side effect it should go away within the next 5 to 10 days. Weird skin symptoms during a anti-viral treatment are not uncommon, unfortunately! You can try a 1% hydrocortisone cream two times a day for a maximum of seven days. If your condition should get worse you need to see your local doctor again, but I hope that the problem will be resolved as soon as possible.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Genital Wart And Scab On Penis

Hi, Your current issues are most likely caused by a side effect of Zyclara. It’s very upsetting indeed that the lab couldn’t deliver a result, so you might want to repeat the test. However, when you are already through with the entire course of Zyclara you can also take a “wait and watch approach”. If it’s just a side effect it should go away within the next 5 to 10 days. Weird skin symptoms during a anti-viral treatment are not uncommon, unfortunately! You can try a 1% hydrocortisone cream two times a day for a maximum of seven days. If your condition should get worse you need to see your local doctor again, but I hope that the problem will be resolved as soon as possible. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Alexander Davis, General & Family Physician