How Can A White Patch On The Glans Penis Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 6 Aug 2017

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Question : I have a little white skin patch in the glans. I don't know what it calls. you can check the picture.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a early stage of Ballanitis Xerotica Obliterance (BXO)

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the fact and photograph that you have uploaded the while patch on your Glans Penis can be a early stage of BXO .

BXO is a variant of Lichen Planus and is a progressive skin disorder .

Using Steroid ( Methyl Prednisolone )ointment locally does help to arrest progress of the disease .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (56 minutes later)

Is this dangerous. Should i worrying.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is nothinng to be worried

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Since it is in a initial stage there is nothing to be worried about .
You have to monitor the progress of the lesion .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (40 minutes later)

Does methylprednisolone have side effects

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical use of steroids have no notable or alarming side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
Steroids being used as Topical ointments have no noticeable side effects .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 minutes later)

One more question. why happening to me

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
So far no definite pathophysiology of this disease has been found

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

In spite of extensive studies and research no definite pathophysiology of BXO has been found till today however it is suspected to be an auto immune disorder.

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 hours later)

How many times use methylprednisolone

Thank you Dr and God bless you

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use it twice a day .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

Clean the genitals with warm water and apply it twice a day .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Brief Answer:
O.K Bye

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing again and good wishes .

Take care and have a good health .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D