What Causes Skin Colored Reddish Papules On The Foreskin?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016

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Mon, 25 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : Dear sir,
I have skin coloured, reddish papules in my foreskin base. I was asked to perform full STD screen all came negative from HIV(both 3g duo test and RNA PCR,VDRL) I was abstinent since last 1 year.I'm monogamous too. I was so scared and embarrassed too here by I'm attaching the pics of it as well. Kindly help me. (its neither painful nor itchy)

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is molluscum contagiosum, get them removed

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photograph and you have developed molluscum contagiosum.
It is sexually transmitted viral infection.
I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get them removed by either extirpation or cauterisation.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (20 minutes later)

Thamk you Dr.Will this treatment be so expensive? How many days of hospitalisation I will require? Is there any topical application that might help? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is an office procedure, not expensive at all

Detailed Answer:
This treatment is not at all expensive.
It is a simple office procedure which will take 15-20 minutes only.
It is a very minor procedure. So no need to worry.
There are no topical medicines that will be much effective.
You need to consult a dermatologist for it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad