podofilox side effect?

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One night I was wearing jeans as a woman was sitting on my lap and causing friction in my genital area. Afterwards I noticed an open wound which almost immediately scabbed over. The surrounding area became discolored and sensitive. A week later I was diagnosed with warts. I used podofilox cream and, stupidly, used the cream on the discolored area. It has been almost 5 months and the discolored area on the shaft of my penis is still discolored and still sensitive. Any friction (such as masturbation) causes pain, swelling, and redness. I will not be able to see a dermatologist for many months and was hoping there is something I could do about it. I have tried aloe and taking "Lysine" supplements but nothing has worked. I even take a multi-vitamin and eat healthy. Will this ever heal?

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Friction (and podofilox) can cause irritation, which in turn can lead to extra pigmentation.  However, if it were just discoloration, you shouldn't be having pain.  I don't think you have an STD, but I think you need to be seen by a doctor.  That shouldn't take months.  Meantime, avoid friction and apply nothing stronger than vaseline.

By the way, getting warts a week after the kind of contact you describe sounds coincidental.

Take care.

Dr. Rockoff