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white patch on peni
by helpsoon, Mar 13, 2008 11:11PM
about a month ago I started developing a large white patch on the head of my penis, about the size of a nickel. I went to the doctor and he did a culture ( rubbed the skin ) and it came back negative for STD. When I have sex the skin is painful and small tears/blister appear, almost like the skin is ripping, but only in the white patch area. I went to the dermatolgist he gave me a steriod cream to use. It did make the spot shrink and it kind of went away, The doctor told me it was ok to have sex, but use condoms. Me and my girlfriend have used condoms, with lube inside and out, but the skin is so thin it still hurts. What is this how do I fix it?
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Do you have similar lesions in other parts of the body?
Were your physician's able to give you a probable diagnosis for your condition?
With regards to this white patch,is this painful or itchy?
Is it scaly or shiny?
Any penile discharge?
Differentials for a white patch is a fungal infection, a dermatitis or a psoriatic lesion. I suggest that you discuss this with your physician.A fungal infection may be relieved using mildly potent corticosteroids and topical antifungal medications.Psoriasis and dermatitis may be relieved by corticosteroids and other preventive modes of therapy. Continue to observe the lesion.If this changes in character (eg rapid growth,pain,burning,bleeding) then an immediate consult is necessary.This is most likely a superfical skin condition in the absence of other symptoms like pain or deformity in erection.
Continue with your medications.Note that corticosteroids should not be used for long periods of time.If the lesion has improved get a follow up consult with your physician so that the medications may be modified.