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What Causes White Discharge With White Bumps Around The Head Of Penis?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jun 2016
Question: I have breaking skin and a white discharge on the head, and just under the head of my penis. What could it be. I have not had sex in 8 years and just noticed this yesterday
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Supportive care, Fordyce spots, plus jock itch / dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. With no coitus in 8 years, STDs are completely out. White discharge from the base of head of penis with white bumps is likely due to clogged sebaceous pores also called fordyce spots. Dont pop, poke or pick them, these self resolve on its own with in a week or two. Just adapt a good hygiene,wear loose undergarments, keep the area hair free, apply some topical hysrocortisone and antifungals over it.

That lesion in groin area should be evaluated though as it could be a fungal infection like jock itch or a dermatitis. Treatment is same. Hygiene rehab plus supportive topical care with antifungal and hydrocortisone creams.

If the symptoms persists, visit a doctor and let them have a look at it. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 minutes later)
there are no bumps present
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
I am sorry for the inconvenience but white discharge with no bumps favour mostly a fungal infection then. Yeast / candida are the two likely possibilities then. Treatment is more or less the same we discussed earlier, antifungals topical and may need an oral stat dose. Talk to your doctor and let them help.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes White Discharge With White Bumps Around The Head Of Penis?

Brief Answer: Supportive care, Fordyce spots, plus jock itch / dermatitis Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. With no coitus in 8 years, STDs are completely out. White discharge from the base of head of penis with white bumps is likely due to clogged sebaceous pores also called fordyce spots. Dont pop, poke or pick them, these self resolve on its own with in a week or two. Just adapt a good hygiene,wear loose undergarments, keep the area hair free, apply some topical hysrocortisone and antifungals over it. That lesion in groin area should be evaluated though as it could be a fungal infection like jock itch or a dermatitis. Treatment is same. Hygiene rehab plus supportive topical care with antifungal and hydrocortisone creams. If the symptoms persists, visit a doctor and let them have a look at it. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan