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an STD?
This happened in July 2006, total time from emerging to healed 2 weeks. No Medication taken, I have not had any recurring problems since.
slight itching , mild initial sting when urinating then nothing, never appeared other than the shaft.
The first stage was multiple small red circles which after a day would form small scabs. ( never any discharge from them white,yellow, or blood, nothing). After about 4 days of the bumps scabbing two small clusters of what resemble to me to look like poison ivy bumps appeared ( i had many experiences as a child and teen with severe poison ivy) So as you see in the photos the scabs healed and eventually everything returned to normal. My glands were very swollen during this time. My partner at the time ( and only one for the 5 years prior ) also had a condition occur which to her felt like a yeast infection and since she was working at a hospital at the time had coworkers take a look and didn't see anything abnormal ( we were separated for 15 weeks at the time for a training program).
Hers has not reoccurred either and her STD's came back negative when screened during a pregnancy examination 6 months ago.
Thoughts on this ? I would see someone but I only have photos from 15 months ago.
Thanks - Bob
slight itching , mild initial sting when urinating then nothing, never appeared other than the shaft.
The first stage was multiple small red circles which after a day would form small scabs. ( never any discharge from them white,yellow, or blood, nothing). After about 4 days of the bumps scabbing two small clusters of what resemble to me to look like poison ivy bumps appeared ( i had many experiences as a child and teen with severe poison ivy) So as you see in the photos the scabs healed and eventually everything returned to normal. My glands were very swollen during this time. My partner at the time ( and only one for the 5 years prior ) also had a condition occur which to her felt like a yeast infection and since she was working at a hospital at the time had coworkers take a look and didn't see anything abnormal ( we were separated for 15 weeks at the time for a training program).
Hers has not reoccurred either and her STD's came back negative when screened during a pregnancy examination 6 months ago.
Thoughts on this ? I would see someone but I only have photos from 15 months ago.
Thanks - Bob
Hi,
This could be folliculitis, dermatitis, or allergic reaction. In most individuals there are outbreaks of folliculitis from time to time.
Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of the hair follicles. The condition may be superficial (i.e., on the surface of the skin) or deep within the follicles.The most common cause of folliculitis is infection by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
Folliculitis symptoms can appear independent of infection. Exposure of the skin to certain chemicals, especially oils and tars, can trigger an outbreak. People with depressed immune systems, diabetes, or obesity have a greater risk of contracting folliculitis than the general population.
Patients with chronic unresponsive folliculitis may require investigation into the source of the infection. S. aureus bacteria can live in the patient's nostrils, periodically triggering a folliculitis outbreak.
Individuals who are predisposed to folliculitis should be extremely careful about personal hygiene. Application of antiseptic washes may help prevent recurrences. A topical antibiotic cream, mupirocin (Bactroban®), has been effective at reducing bacterial colonization in the nostrils. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.
If there any of the mentioned medical causes then treating those will reduce the occurence of the condition.
http://www.dermatologychannel.net/follicle/folliculitis.shtml
Some stubborn cases of folliculitis have been responsive to laser-assisted hair removal. This process uses a laser to destroy the follicle. This reduces the scarring that results from folliculitis.
Let us know if you need any other information and consult a skin specialist if the lesion is persistent.
Regards.
This could be folliculitis, dermatitis, or allergic reaction. In most individuals there are outbreaks of folliculitis from time to time.
Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of the hair follicles. The condition may be superficial (i.e., on the surface of the skin) or deep within the follicles.The most common cause of folliculitis is infection by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.
Folliculitis symptoms can appear independent of infection. Exposure of the skin to certain chemicals, especially oils and tars, can trigger an outbreak. People with depressed immune systems, diabetes, or obesity have a greater risk of contracting folliculitis than the general population.
Patients with chronic unresponsive folliculitis may require investigation into the source of the infection. S. aureus bacteria can live in the patient's nostrils, periodically triggering a folliculitis outbreak.
Individuals who are predisposed to folliculitis should be extremely careful about personal hygiene. Application of antiseptic washes may help prevent recurrences. A topical antibiotic cream, mupirocin (Bactroban®), has been effective at reducing bacterial colonization in the nostrils. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.
If there any of the mentioned medical causes then treating those will reduce the occurence of the condition.
http://www.dermatologychannel.net/follicle/folliculitis.shtml
Some stubborn cases of folliculitis have been responsive to laser-assisted hair removal. This process uses a laser to destroy the follicle. This reduces the scarring that results from folliculitis.
Let us know if you need any other information and consult a skin specialist if the lesion is persistent.
Regards.
seems like you spoke too soon... I have a small cluster of lesions ( each about the size od a pen tip, 10 in all in a small group about the size of a quarter) to the right of the base of my shaft. I noticed them sunday evening after playing football for a few hours and were wearing boxer briefs. It may be friction burn because I do keep my pubic hair very short , and i know not to shave but i did about 3 weeks ago, wish i hadnt now. But 16 months since the first and only occurrence, is this a pattern of genital herpes ?
Hi,
You should relax and not worry if the lesions have not reaapeared after that.
Consult your doctor and post us if you have any new symptoms or lesions or if you need any other information.
Regards.
You should relax and not worry if the lesions have not reaapeared after that.
Consult your doctor and post us if you have any new symptoms or lesions or if you need any other information.
Regards.
i would have a doctor take a look but this happened 2 years ago and they havent returned since. I never had an open lesion, it went from small red dot to a scab almost immediately.
thanks,
thanks,
Hi,
Nothing can be said without having a look at the lesions. You could upload pictures here. But it would still be advisable to consult your doctor and let him have a look at the lesions.
Post us about what your doctor advises and let us know if you need any other information.
Regards.
Nothing can be said without having a look at the lesions. You could upload pictures here. But it would still be advisable to consult your doctor and let him have a look at the lesions.
Post us about what your doctor advises and let us know if you need any other information.
Regards.
I have looked into Pearly penile papules and the images I have seen all have a ring around the head of the penis, In my circumstance this never occurred. I have more images to share and of higher clarity if this will help.
Thanks, Bob
Thanks, Bob
Hi,
This could be - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis.
'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'
'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '
Let us know if you need any further information.
Post us about what your doctor advises.
Regards.
This could be - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis.
'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'
'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '
Let us know if you need any further information.
Post us about what your doctor advises.
Regards.
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