White spots under foreskin of penis, what isit? they go right roun the bottom of the head?

Answer 1

Thrush

(Candidiasis)

Most people have heard of thrush. Like bacterial vaginosis, its allocation to the sexually transmitted disease section of this e-clinic may be a little harsh given that in effect thrush is a fungus (called Candida albicans) that can grow anywhere on the body.

It only causes trouble when it gets the upper hand over other local bugs and causes symptoms in that local area (Patients with advanced HIV get thrush in their mouth for example). 'Albicans' is Latin for white and indeed the classic presentation of thrush is a white, cottage cheese like vaginal discharge in women.

In addition it can cause itching and soreness around the vulva, vagina and anus as well as burning on passing urine and during sex. In men it causes little red spots, burning and itching on the head of the penis and under the foreskin and sometimes discomfort on passing urine.

How is it tested?

After an examination of the genital area, women will have an internal vaginal swab taken and men will have a swab gently scraped along the glans or under the foreskin of the penis. Results are available immediately after a brief assessment of the swab under the microscope in GUM clinics.

How did I get it?

Anything that allows thrush to "get the upper hand" in whatever area it happens to be in will cause an overgrowth. Tight synthetic clothes, excessive sweating (during exercise for example), too much deodorant or perfume bubble bath and the use of antibiotics (which kill bacteria not fungi) are all known to precipitate the problem.

In fact this is a very similar picture to bacterial vaginosis in women. It is possible, in theory, that it is sexually transmitted. Pregnant women are also susceptible to outbreaks of vaginal thrush but it often does not cause symptoms and may not need treatment.

When did I get it?

There is often a clear precipitant to an attack- such as antibiotics or pregnancy. Otherwise it may occur at a particular time of the menstrual cycle (often just before or just after the period) or be a seemingly random event.

Can I get rid of it?

Thrush is easily treated and has minimal implications for future health. Exceptions to this are patients with HIV. Sometimes recurrent thrush attacks are an indication of general underlying ill health such as diabetes.

Treatment generally consists of anti-fungal agents such as clotrimazole, which can be taken as a pill, cream (where there is associated itching) or pessary (a tablet inserted into the vagina) in a variety of different regimes. There is no evidence that one form of treatment works better than another.

Will I pass it on?

There is evidence that a man with thrush on the end of his penis may pass it on vaginally to his partner and vice versa. Whether this is relevant given that most people have thrush on their body anyway is debatable. Generally therefore partners are not checked and treated.

Answer 2

White Dots On Foreskin

Answer 3

White rings around the HE organ....Well as they say bad habits die hard, is the case here mam. You probably need to ask ur BF to take a through bath before the real ACT. Its just uncleaned stuff accumulated on top of the HE organ, that's it. Nothing else....but its unhygienic. Can be dangerous. Stand clear of it, with a SMILE... :)

Answer 4

Sounds like yeast but better get it checked out. You probaly have a partner who also has yeast. Both of you need to be treated or you'll just keep passing it back forth.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

It sounds to me like it could be a very good reason to go to the doctor

Answer 8

sounds like an STD - maybe you should go see a doctor before your penis gets infected and has to amputated

Answer 9

Check here --> http://www.webmd.com/content/article/10/2953_511.htm
Maybe you'll find your answer!!

Answer 10

never heard of that.... i dont have foreskin, i'm normal