What Causes Shallow Lesion On The Perineum Area?

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017

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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have one small shallow lesion located on my perineum. It's painful like a tear, as if I wiped too hard. No itching, no drainage, no blood, no scab, no discoloration. Could this just be a dermatitis or a fissure? I had a new partner in February. The last time we were active was 21 days ago. No vaginal discharge or odor, no painful urination. No pelvic pain. No other lesions.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dermatitis likley

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
I have reviewed the photograph.
It seems to be dermatitis.
I will suggest you to get urine examination done for any infection, and take pain killer and apply mild steroid like eumosone.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

Does it seem to be any sort of STD? Chancroid? I didn't see any lesions on my partner. He said he was clean. There is no fluid or discharge from the lesion.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
STD unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, it is unlikely to be any STD or chancroid.
The chances are almost nil if there are no lesions in your partner.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy