Suggest Treatment For Irritation Over The Lesions Of Groin Area Due To Application Of The Wart Paint

Posted on Mon, 10 Mar 2014

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Question : I had unprotected sex maybe 4 months ago, havent had any problems since then she said she was clean, i have experienced a fungal infections in my groin that is still occuring and have shaved and then applied cream, maybe 10 days after shaving i saw these they didnt hurt but were red and then i tried to apply some strong wart stuff onto them which wasnt a smart idea, they dont itch to much at all but are annoying and occasionally feel them itch. I dont have these on the scrotum or head of penis

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Allergic reaction due to wart paint Detailed Answer: Hi again I have seen the attached pictures . You seem to have developed an irritant reaction over the lesions of folliculitis due to application of the wart paint. Now for the time being, you should apply a mild topical steroid cream like cortisone over the affected areas twice a day . Once the redness and irritation tends to settle down, which might settle in three to four days, then a reassessment of the underlying skin condition would be needed to find out the exact initial problem. The initial problem could be either ingrown hair or a fungal infection. But right now the area has developed an allergic reaction due to the medicine which needs to be treated first. Hope it helps Please ask if you need any further clarifications Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Isnt a std?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Treat the allergic reaction first Detailed Answer: It does not look like a std right now. But we cannot be very sure also , since the picture is not very clear. The redness and oozing that has developed due to the allergic reaction seems to have hidden the actual lesions. Though in my view, I can see some traces of an underlying fungal infection as well are folliculitis . But we can confirm this only once the allergic reaction clears after application of the steroid cream . Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Theres a pic before wart paint was on

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Picture not clear Detailed Answer: Yes I have seen the pictures. But one of them is too hazy to make out anything. In case you have a better picture of the initial skin condition, please upload them. Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

That good?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer: No signs of a std Detailed Answer: This picture is much better. I do not see signs of any std. Infact the lesions are like those of folliculitis . Warts over the genitals are never red . They are skin colored and do not cause any itching or pain. So you should really be worried about a std since it is very unlikely. The lesions of folliculitis would have healed simply with an antibiotic cream. You should not have applied a wart paint over them. Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Thanks for the help, will they geal by themself?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Lesions will heal with treatment Detailed Answer: You should start application of a topical steroid cream as told twice a day. You need to apply it for three to four days only. In case there are any persistent lesions later also , then you might need to apply a topical antibiotic cream, else you can stop application of any medicine. You can follow up in case of any problems Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Clortimazole cream work?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Brief Answer: Antifungal cream Detailed Answer: Clotrimazole is an antifungal cream and will not really work in your case. Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (0 minute later)

Daktarin gold?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Antifungal cream Detailed Answer: No . This is again an antifungal cream. This would not help in your condition. Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

In australia whst would it be called?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Medicine Detailed Answer: It would available by the name of Cortizone 10. Dr Geetika Paul

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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (2 days later)

Theres a better pic, still the same thoughts?

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: On signs of std Detailed Answer: Hi I have seen the attached pictures . You need not really be very worried about the skin condition. I still do not see any signs of a std. It seems more allergic in nature along with few lesions on folliculitis . You can just follow the treatment as advised earlier. I am sure you will get better with treatment . Dr Geetika Paul

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