Patient's question:
I have phimosis, and recently I noticed many rashes on the coronal edge of my glans, which are granular in nature and neither painful nor itchy. Does this have anything to do with a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Patient, male, 34 years old, with phimosis and small papules on the glans, as shown in the picture, a few circles around the corona. This can be diagnosed as a pearl-like herpes. It is recommended that the pearl-like herpes is a benign viral rash, requiring no treatment, just careful observation. For phimosis, circumcision is a viable option. If treatment is needed, laser ablation can be performed. For patients with phimosis, timely treatment can reduce the incidence. If not treated in a timely manner, it may affect fertility. Therefore, the patient should take medication promptly and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.