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Suggest Treatment For Boil On Penile Shaft
Posted on
Sun, 27 Dec 2015
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Sun, 27 Dec 2015
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Question : I had a small boil on the lower part of the shaft of my penis. It has now become like this. Not much itching. Is this a hair break?
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Brief Answer:
Can be due to hair break
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be some infection of the skin which is now healing.
It can be due to hair break.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antibiotic cream like neosporin on the affected area for 5-7 days till the lesion resolves.
I hope to have answered your query.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Can be due to hair break
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be some infection of the skin which is now healing.
It can be due to hair break.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antibiotic cream like neosporin on the affected area for 5-7 days till the lesion resolves.
I hope to have answered your query.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Thank you Doctor.
I have a new partner. Could it be because of her or office toilet?
Kindly advise.
I have a new partner. Could it be because of her or office toilet?
Kindly advise.
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be because of your new partner
Detailed Answer:
Yes it can be because of your new partner though less likely. It is not because of the office toilet.
Yes it can be because of your new partner
Detailed Answer:
Yes it can be because of your new partner though less likely. It is not because of the office toilet.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi Doctor
I hadn't notice earlier but the primary lesion is on the body and not on the shaft. Also last night a new smaller lesion appeared on the shaft next to the one I showed yesterday afternoon.
I have attached 3 images
1) image from last night shows the 3 lesions
2) image from this morning after having applied the ointment over night
3) the ointment I'm using. Neosporin was not available anywhere.
My questions are:
1) I hope this is not syphillis
2) is the ointment good or should I use something else based on this morning's image
3) how often do I need to clean the area & apply the ointment
4) I feel puffiness and slight pain around the primary lesion is that ok. No itching so far.
4) how contagious is this. I'm asking from the perspective of how I can avoid giving this infection to someone else
I hadn't notice earlier but the primary lesion is on the body and not on the shaft. Also last night a new smaller lesion appeared on the shaft next to the one I showed yesterday afternoon.
I have attached 3 images
1) image from last night shows the 3 lesions
2) image from this morning after having applied the ointment over night
3) the ointment I'm using. Neosporin was not available anywhere.
My questions are:
1) I hope this is not syphillis
2) is the ointment good or should I use something else based on this morning's image
3) how often do I need to clean the area & apply the ointment
4) I feel puffiness and slight pain around the primary lesion is that ok. No itching so far.
4) how contagious is this. I'm asking from the perspective of how I can avoid giving this infection to someone else
Brief Answer:
All the photographs are of betadine ointment
Detailed Answer:
All the photographs you have uploaded are of betadine ointment that you are applying. Their is not a single photograph of the lesions.
Kindly upload the photographs so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and guide you accordingly.
All the photographs are of betadine ointment
Detailed Answer:
All the photographs you have uploaded are of betadine ointment that you are applying. Their is not a single photograph of the lesions.
Kindly upload the photographs so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and guide you accordingly.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
It is not syphilis, it is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
I can see 3 lesions which are showing the presence of crusts.
These are not due to syphilis. In syphilis an ulcer is formed , mostly single.
These are probably due to infection of the hair follicle.
Betadine ointment is not very effective. I would recommend you to apply either mupirocin or fusidic acid cream on the affected areas.
Wash the area with plain water and apply the cream twice daily.
Continue this for 5-7 days till the lesions heal.
Slight pain and puffiness is normal to happen with folliculitis.
You need not worry as this is not contagious but you should not go for unprotected sex till it heals.
I hope to have answered your queries.
Wish you good luck
It is not syphilis, it is folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
I can see 3 lesions which are showing the presence of crusts.
These are not due to syphilis. In syphilis an ulcer is formed , mostly single.
These are probably due to infection of the hair follicle.
Betadine ointment is not very effective. I would recommend you to apply either mupirocin or fusidic acid cream on the affected areas.
Wash the area with plain water and apply the cream twice daily.
Continue this for 5-7 days till the lesions heal.
Slight pain and puffiness is normal to happen with folliculitis.
You need not worry as this is not contagious but you should not go for unprotected sex till it heals.
I hope to have answered your queries.
Wish you good luck
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Doctor
I've attached an image from this morning.
Is there any improvement you see.
I also see a fresh boil above the primary lesion.
I've have started the fucidic acid antibiotic cream since last night. I will continue with the cream just wanted your opinion on the healing.
Warm Regards
I've attached an image from this morning.
Is there any improvement you see.
I also see a fresh boil above the primary lesion.
I've have started the fucidic acid antibiotic cream since last night. I will continue with the cream just wanted your opinion on the healing.
Warm Regards
Brief Answer:
Slighy improvement is visible
Detailed Answer:
I can see slight improvement in the previous lesion. It is now looking dry.
Apply the same antibiotic cream on the new lesion as well.
Continue this for 5 days and revert back.
Slighy improvement is visible
Detailed Answer:
I can see slight improvement in the previous lesion. It is now looking dry.
Apply the same antibiotic cream on the new lesion as well.
Continue this for 5 days and revert back.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Hi Doctor
The latest attached image shows few new smaller boils.
The lymph node where the cartoon finger and thumb are pointing to is swollen. Feels like a small ball inside. It's causing discomfort/slight pain in walking and peeing.
I am also feeling a soft pain all over th body just like in viral fever but without any fever
Kindly Advise.
Warm Regards
The latest attached image shows few new smaller boils.
The lymph node where the cartoon finger and thumb are pointing to is swollen. Feels like a small ball inside. It's causing discomfort/slight pain in walking and peeing.
I am also feeling a soft pain all over th body just like in viral fever but without any fever
Kindly Advise.
Warm Regards
Brief Answer:
If the new lesions are fluid filled blisters then it is herpes infection
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the attached photographs.
The new lesions that have appeared are in the form of fluid filled blisters or solid bumps?
If they are blisters then you have developed herpesvirus infection and all the symptoms are because of that.
If the new lesions are fluid filled blisters then it is herpes infection
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the attached photographs.
The new lesions that have appeared are in the form of fluid filled blisters or solid bumps?
If they are blisters then you have developed herpesvirus infection and all the symptoms are because of that.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Brief Answer:
Start with antiviral drugs, herpes is contagious
Detailed Answer:
The new lesions look like a cluster of small blisters grouped together.
Your symptoms along with the appearance of these suggests high possibility of herpetic infection.
Continue with the application of fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily.
In such cases I recommend my patients to take antiviral tablet like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 1 week along with paracetamol tablet sos for pain and body discomfort.
Aciclovir is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Herpes is contagious. It is transmitted sexually. You should avoid intercourse till the lesions heal completely.
Start with antiviral drugs, herpes is contagious
Detailed Answer:
The new lesions look like a cluster of small blisters grouped together.
Your symptoms along with the appearance of these suggests high possibility of herpetic infection.
Continue with the application of fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily.
In such cases I recommend my patients to take antiviral tablet like tablet aciclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 1 week along with paracetamol tablet sos for pain and body discomfort.
Aciclovir is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Herpes is contagious. It is transmitted sexually. You should avoid intercourse till the lesions heal completely.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be herpesvirus infection
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
They seem to be blisters of herpesvirus infection.
I would recommend you to take aciclovir 400 mg three times in a day for one week.
Seems to be herpesvirus infection
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
They seem to be blisters of herpesvirus infection.
I would recommend you to take aciclovir 400 mg three times in a day for one week.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you doctor. i went to a hospital today and the doc said it looks like herpes to her as well. I have attached my test reports. Kindly review and advise.
I'm not sure which one of the tests was for herpes though.
She has advised
1) Acivir 400 DT 3x 7 days
2) Azithrol 1x 3 days
Can i take crocin when i feel body ache and fever?
She has however asked me to stop using the fusidin acid cream.
All tests show negative what does that mean. Could it be some other type of infection.
I'm not sure which one of the tests was for herpes though.
She has advised
1) Acivir 400 DT 3x 7 days
2) Azithrol 1x 3 days
Can i take crocin when i feel body ache and fever?
She has however asked me to stop using the fusidin acid cream.
All tests show negative what does that mean. Could it be some other type of infection.
Brief Answer:
Tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C are negative, can take crocin
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take crocin for bodyaches and fever.
I have reviewed the report.
She has basically tested you for other sexually transmitted diseases which are associated with herpes genitalis.
There is no test advised for herpes infection.
It is good that all these are negative. She has tested you for HIV infection, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection.
You should take aciclovir for a week and azithromycin for 3 days and revert back after 1 week. Fusidic acid is basically to prevent secondary bacterial infection in these lesions.
Tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C are negative, can take crocin
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take crocin for bodyaches and fever.
I have reviewed the report.
She has basically tested you for other sexually transmitted diseases which are associated with herpes genitalis.
There is no test advised for herpes infection.
It is good that all these are negative. She has tested you for HIV infection, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection.
You should take aciclovir for a week and azithromycin for 3 days and revert back after 1 week. Fusidic acid is basically to prevent secondary bacterial infection in these lesions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.
Brief Answer:
Continue with aciclovir
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
The previous upper blisters have joined together and few new blisters are seen on the shaft of the penis.
Continue with aciclovir and these will resolve in a week's time.
Continue with aciclovir
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs.
The previous upper blisters have joined together and few new blisters are seen on the shaft of the penis.
Continue with aciclovir and these will resolve in a week's time.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hi Doctor
My concern is how can I stop this from spreading. The puss from the blisters is causing new blisters. I'm cleaning it 4 times a day to clean the dried puss that spreads on other areas.
Can I use some dressing for the area. I'll do it myself. And change frequently. Or should I keep the area as open as possible.
Warm Regards
My concern is how can I stop this from spreading. The puss from the blisters is causing new blisters. I'm cleaning it 4 times a day to clean the dried puss that spreads on other areas.
Can I use some dressing for the area. I'll do it myself. And change frequently. Or should I keep the area as open as possible.
Warm Regards
Brief Answer:
No need of dressing, keep it open
Detailed Answer:
The natural course of the disease is that new blisters keep appearing for few days. It is not due to the pus of the blisters.
No need of any dressing. Keep the area open and clean.
No need of dressing, keep it open
Detailed Answer:
The natural course of the disease is that new blisters keep appearing for few days. It is not due to the pus of the blisters.
No need of any dressing. Keep the area open and clean.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks Doctor.
I have attached an image. Im feeling better. The soreness if the area has decreased and so has the swelling of the lymph node. But I have a lot of pain in my balls. Should I take crocin?
Also How sure are you that this is herpes. :(
What changes will j have to make in my lifestyle. I've read horrible stories about herpes virus.
Please advise
I have attached an image. Im feeling better. The soreness if the area has decreased and so has the swelling of the lymph node. But I have a lot of pain in my balls. Should I take crocin?
Also How sure are you that this is herpes. :(
What changes will j have to make in my lifestyle. I've read horrible stories about herpes virus.
Please advise
Brief Answer:
Yes take crocin, for confirmation go for ELISA test for herpes infection
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take crocin tablet for pain in the testicles.
I am quite sure that the clinical presentation is of herpes infection but to be 100 percent sure you can go for a blood test.
The name of the test is ELISA for hsv1 IgG, hsv1 IgM, hsv2 IgG and hsv2 IgM.
Don't take too much stress about this infection as it is quite common and not very dangerous.
The first episode is the most severe. Recurrences become less severe.
Try to go for protected intercourse especially during the blister stage as it is most contagious during this stage.
Yes take crocin, for confirmation go for ELISA test for herpes infection
Detailed Answer:
Yes you can take crocin tablet for pain in the testicles.
I am quite sure that the clinical presentation is of herpes infection but to be 100 percent sure you can go for a blood test.
The name of the test is ELISA for hsv1 IgG, hsv1 IgM, hsv2 IgG and hsv2 IgM.
Don't take too much stress about this infection as it is quite common and not very dangerous.
The first episode is the most severe. Recurrences become less severe.
Try to go for protected intercourse especially during the blister stage as it is most contagious during this stage.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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