What Causes White Spots On The Penis?

Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017

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Question : I am 31 years old. I am married.I saw a white spot on my penis cover. Is it a skin infection ? What is a medicine for it. I also saw some white pigments over my penis. Is it STD.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed vitiligo.
It is an autoimmune disorder.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

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

the white spot on the cover itch

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is looking like 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.
Try this cream and let me know the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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