What Causes Non Itchy And Painful Bumps On The Penis?

Posted on Fri, 31 Mar 2017

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Question : Earlier this week I noticed slightly raised smooth flat "bumps" on the shaft of my penis. They do not itch and are not painful. I thought it might be dry skin. I noticed it after having sex with my girrlfriend. We have been having unprotected sex for 9 months. Ive never experienced this symptom before. What is it? Treatment?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
These spots are due to fungal infection.
I treat such cases with a topical antifungal cream like clotrimazole to be applied twice daily for a month.
It is safe and effective.
You can try this.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Thanks for the reaponse. What causes these infections? Is it like a male yeat infection? Is it contagious?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start treatment immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes it is like yeast infection.
It can be contagious so better start treatment immediately.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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