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Are bumps on the meatus suggestive of sexually transmitted disease?

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Published At July 11, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from eczema for a long time. At present, it started to develop on my foreskin. There is redness, itching, and a tiny cut in the foreskin. It was common before I became sexually active. I think a small sore developed two weeks back in the meatus after using an antiseptic cream. Please help.

Thank you very much, doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

I suggest you take steroids along with anti-inflammatory ointment.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

May I know what steroid and anti-inflammatory ointment is recommended in my case? Can the ointment be used on the meatus? Kindly suggest.

Thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

Glad to have you back!

I am here to help you get the best medical advice.

I suggest you take Clobetasone with Miconazole ointment.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

How can the ointment be used and which area can it be applied to?

I have attached an image.

Thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

Once more, thank you for allowing us to be in service to you.

We value the high level of confidence you have in us!

This ointment need not be purchased separately as it is available as a combination. A pea-sized amount of the ointment is to be applied over the glans and foreskin twice a day.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply doctor.

I am concerned if it is related to STI (sexually transmitted infection). I am doubtful about it due to the bumps on the meatus. Can you confirm if it is not STI?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

I have gone through your health enquiries and want to reassure you on good health. Although the condition does not appear to be STD (sexually transmitted disease). I advise you to get evaluated for the same. Following are the needed laboratory investigations for confirmation. IgM (immunoglobulin M test), HSV (herpes simplex virus test), VDRL (Venereal disease research laboratory test), and HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen).

    Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Can you please let me know what the actual condition is?

Thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

A complete diagnosis cannot be made by looking at the photograph attached (attachment removed to protect patients identity). I have suggested medication for eczema and advised laboratory tests to rule out STDs.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Can meatus ulcers be caused due to usage of antiseptic or any wrong soap?

Thank you, doctor.

Answered by Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Meatus ulcer is less likely to occur in normal non-immunocompromised (immunodeficient) people.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ashutosh Kumar
Dr. Ashutosh Kumar

Urology

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