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What Causes A White Spot On The Head Of Penis?
Hi, I just read thcan anyone please help me i have a small white dot bellow my bell end that is only visible when foreskin is peeled back. ive had it for a few months now and is making me really conscious. its not a spot as i cant squeeze it an it hasnt decreased or increased in size. ive looked on websites and it looks like it could be pearly penile papules but that seems to be everywhere whereas i just have 1 . any help or advice would be much appreciatted thanks. is below -
Please advise as I believe this is what I have
Please advise as I believe this is what I have
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Hello,
You are having a white spot on the head of the penis and is visible when the foreskin is pulled down. Commonly such symptoms are of pearly penile papules. It is harmless. However, take care of your hygiene and clean the private parts with anti bacterial soap. Sometime, penis foreskin cracks during sex, peeling skin and may cause dots and spots. Do not touch, squeeze or scratch. Avoid any sexual activity for a couple of days while you are being treated.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a urologist, sometimes it can be indicative of genital warts, HPV, etc. Get STD tests done. If report is positive you will be treated with antivirals and antibiotics. You can apply topically Pimafucort Cream on the area affected for relief. Always perform safe sex and avoid multiple partners.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are having a white spot on the head of the penis and is visible when the foreskin is pulled down. Commonly such symptoms are of pearly penile papules. It is harmless. However, take care of your hygiene and clean the private parts with anti bacterial soap. Sometime, penis foreskin cracks during sex, peeling skin and may cause dots and spots. Do not touch, squeeze or scratch. Avoid any sexual activity for a couple of days while you are being treated.
You are suggested to get clinically examined by a urologist, sometimes it can be indicative of genital warts, HPV, etc. Get STD tests done. If report is positive you will be treated with antivirals and antibiotics. You can apply topically Pimafucort Cream on the area affected for relief. Always perform safe sex and avoid multiple partners.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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