Scrotal Bumps, Cysts and Lumps Bumps may appear on scrotum for variety of reasons. We may broadly divide them into 2 categories: Bumps over the surface of the scrotal skin Lumps inside the scrotum sac Let’s start with the bumps that appear over the surface of scrotum. As we will see, many of these are […]
Small Painful Lump on Testes- Epididymitis Vs Other Causes and Their Treatment Q : I am a 28 year old male. I have been feeling some dull aching pain in my right testicle for the last three days. I thought it was probably because of my tight underpants. Just a day ago, I realized there […]
Foreskin Pulled Back Hurts- Retraction Pain and Tightness Q: Hi, I am a 13 year old male. I have noticed that there is skin at the top of penis, which is attached to the foreskin. Because of this I can only pull my foreskin down a bit before it hurts. There is also a line […]
Does Chlamydia Have an Oral Transmission? Though the risk of transmission through genito-oral route is lesser as compared to genito-genital route, chlamydia certainly gets transmitted orally. This is already an established fact in the medical literature. It’s not necessary to have proper semen exposure. If any amount of precoital fluid gets into your mouth from […]
Painful Testicular Lump Q: Doctor, I am a 31 years old male. I have found today that my right testicle has a painful lump. For the last two three months, I have also experienced a very great pain in my pelvic area and lower back. I am now thinking that I am suffering from testicular […]
What Causes Yeast Infection (Candida Albicans) and How to Treat It? Candida albicans, also called yeast, along with a few other types of bacteria are normally present in relatively small numbers in the crotch (groins). Sometimes, the yeast multiplies rapidly and take over, causing a full-fledged yeast infection, also known as candidiasis or moniliasis. This […]
Pearly Penile Papules or Hirsuties Papillaris Genitalis Coronae Glandis Pearly penile papules are very small globular growths on the ridge of the glans of the male genital organs. The condition is medically called Hirsuties coronae glandis or Hirsuties Papillaris Genitalis. It is a absolutely harmless condition, just a variation from normal. They are found significantly […]
Pearly Penile Papule- Treatment and Removal Surgical methods are available for removal of pearly penile papule. They are: Laser CO2 Method for PPP removal The bumps are dissolved using targeted CO2 laser. The patient is hospitalized for 2 to 3 weeks. This procedure is quite expensive. The recovery period is about a month or more. […]
Get Rid of Pearly Penile Papules by Home Remedies There are some natural methods of treatment and removal of Pearly penile papules. They are- Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Low concentration of AHA cream has to be applied over the affected area without spreading into the outer areas. The cream may be applied twice a day […]
