Dark Spot On Penis And Applied Antifungal Cream. Is There A Chance Of Getting STD?

Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2013

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Question : I posted this query 10 days ago about a dark flaky spot on the outerskinof penis .I attached sample pictures too.. Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX kanodia examined them and asked me to apply antifungal cream as he diagnosed it as a mild fungal infection. However, even after applying the cream, the blackish spot is still as visible but not dry as before. I was worried if I should get it examined. Is there a chance of this being a STD or cancer. Pictures are attached in my previous query which I had closed out later

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for the query. Cancers grow at a very rapid rate with ulceration. So dont worry it might not be a cancer. Can you please upload another photograph or let me know the previous query id. Seeing the picture will give me all required information and I would be able to help you much better. Waiting for your response. Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

I can find the query id for the last one I had raised even when I open it from my inbox. Had raised it on 24th october an Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Kanodia had answered it, if that helps in locating it. I do not have those pictures anymore. I have added three latest pictures for you to examine if incase you dont find the previous query

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Sorry for the delay in response. I saw the photographs. It is just a fungal infection and not cancer or any other thing. Keep applying the anti fungal cream along with that you can also use a mild steroid like fluticasone cream. This will give you a faster relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

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