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Q: 17 - Virgin - Std Or Not?

asked by: Justin on October 4th, 2003

New User

I have never had sex in my life, but when I was little I remember noticing that at the opening (end) of my penis, on the right side the skin extends into sort of like a clearish bubble, which sticks out. Keep in mind, I was born std free and I have never had intercourse in my life. At age 9-10 I went to the doctor for this, beacuse I was really worried, I dont think it appeared until I was 7 or 8 (but I can't remember exactly). The doctor told me it was not an std, and that it would go away by putting two different types of cream on it. She gave me a bunch of the little tubes, and I still have some of them.. The stuff she gave me was "elcon ointment" made by schering. I have tried to research this stuff to find out what its for, but I have had no luck. I believe she gave me another type as well, and the only other tube I could find is called nizoral.. And I cant find out what that is for either.. But it says it is a "ketoconazole cream".

I know she said it wasnt an std then, but in health class a few years ago, talking about sexual health, the teacher mentioned if a guy has a bump on the top of his penis, he has a std... I instantly fealt like crap... My girlfriend is very concerned as to why I am not wanting to be sexually active, and I dont know what to say until I have some facts about my situation. Anyhow, as you have probibly figured out by now, it has never went away... It is not hard, or anything, it just looks and feels like skin, but is a bit more clear than normal skin.

I have researched almost every std I can think of, and spent wayyyy to much time trying to figure out what this is, and how to get rid of it. I just want to be assured that it is not an std... Even though the doctor said it wasnt, im guessing she could have been wrong??!?!?!? I dont know, but someone please help me, its very important to me right now.

Thanks
justin

Replies(16)

Darling

replied on October 4th, 2003

Active User, very eHealthy

I don't think that there is any chance you have any kind of std especially since it has been there since you were very young. If it is still not going away just go back to your doctor because you certainly dont have an std!

Justin

replied on October 4th, 2003

New User

Some Luck..

Ok I found a pdf file on the elcon ointment, and read it, it seems as if she was thinking this was an alergic reaction, or general skin problem, but I cannot totally understand everything on the pdf.

The pdf file is here: http://www.Spfiles.Com/pieloconoint.Pdf if anyone can make anything out of that, please let me know..

Thanks
justin

Justin

replied on October 4th, 2003

New User

Darling...

I think it did go away, and I stopped treating it, or something, I cant really remember, but... It has been on me for the majority of my life at least... If my girlfriend saw it, she would probibly think I had an std, and that is what bothers me the most.

Justin

replied on October 4th, 2003

New User

Also..

I must clarify, that pdf is for all of that companies creams/lotions/ointments... Http://www.Sgp.Com/prod/prod05_derm.Html = the page where you can see them in categories.

carvytaph

replied on October 4th, 2003

Experienced User

S-t-d stands for "sexually transmitted diseases." if you were not sexually active, didn't get anything when you were born (through the birth canal from your mother), and were not raped as a child, it's not an std. If you had it as far back as you can remember maybe something happened when you were circumcised. Does it hurt? I wouldn't worry about it.

If it bothers you, or is painful, go back to the doctor and have them checked out.

Justin

replied on October 4th, 2003

New User

...

After researching nizoral a little, it seems like its for the following... "ringworm, athletes foot, sun fungus, and yeast infections of the skin.. Http://health.Yahoo.Com/health/drug/202317 /overview is the information on it!

Justin

replied on October 4th, 2003

New User

..........

carvytaph wrote:

s-t-d stands for "sexually transmitted diseases." if you were not sexually active, didn't get anything when you were born (through the birth canal from your mother), and were not raped as a child, it's not an std. If you had it as far back as you can remember maybe something happened when you were circumcised. Does it hurt? I wouldn't worry about it.

If it bothers you, or is painful, go back to the doctor and have them checked out.

i have never been raped, and according to my mother she does not have any nor ever has had any std's, so that couldnt be a possibility! And yes, I think that I have had it as far back as I can think... I was circumcised, and that thought has ran through my head a time or two as well. It does not, nor ever has hurt in any way. I can live with the way it looks, if it isnt something that can be treated, but its effecting my possibility of getting laid, and thats a bad thing, at least to me it is.... Lol.. I just dont want to hear what might possibly be said when my girlfriend sees it... :-/

i just dont want to have to be humiliated beacuse someone else (sex partner) thinks its something that its not...

Maybe if I tried applying the creams again? I know they are like 10 years old so they are probibly expired, or no longer any good, but I think they are over the counter creams, as when I searched for them, many online pharmacy/drug stores have it for sale.

Too bad it would be illeagle to photograph it so you would have something to base your opinions off of Sad

... Oh well

blu_eyes00

replied on October 6th, 2003

Experienced User

Well, your doctor did not sound overly concerned about it. If you wat, go to a diff doctor to get a second opinion. Who knows, the bump may just be the result fo the circumcision. And hun, I am willing to bet that you do not have an std...There's no way that would be possible. Every penis looks different, just remember that. But, you sound very concerned, so do not give up in your persuit to find out what it is. Be persistant, and do not give up. Go to a few doctors if you have to, express your concerns, and inform the doctor that you want to know what it is or what caused it so that you can put your mind at ease. As for your girlfriend, if you are seriously considering becoming sexually active with her, you need to tell her about this "problem". She will understand (if not, she's not worth your time). Just explain to her that it has you concerned, and I am sure she will support you, so that you do not have to worry and go through this alone! Smile

good luck

Justin

replied on October 8th, 2003

New User

Thanks blue eyes Smile

Jenn

replied on October 9th, 2003

Experienced User

Justin

Hey,

you really shouldn't use those creams. Put them in the garbage. I use elocom cream for skin irratation and I get a new tube every 6 months even if my old tube is not empty. As for your problem you should go to your doctor. Mostly for your piece of mind. If you don't find out what it is your first sexual experience will not be good because you will be too hung up on what she is thinking. Your doctor will know exactly what it is and how or if you need to treat it.

Good luck,
jenn :d

bonedogg

replied on October 11th, 2003

New User

Hey. I have this clearish bubble too at the tip of my penis though it came because my circumcision went a tad wrong and I had a wound inflicted on me.. Which took a long time to heal and eventually, made this clear bubble appear. It's not that obvious but i'll have it surgically removed before I get married or something..

Patrick B. Asay

replied on October 11th, 2003

Experienced User

Justin, it is not an std. Not possible according to your words. I'm thinking maybe along the lines of what blue eyes said. Ya never know, it could be some kind of birth mark or something. Don't worry about it. Probably nothing serious.

Justin

replied on October 11th, 2003

New User

Thanks everyone Smile

i went to the doctor, and you are all in fact right... Im happy now that I dont have to worry about it, and my doctor is different than the doctor I went to when I was young, this doctor told me that it doesnt need to be treated, and no cream or ointment or whatever will help it beacuse there is nothing to help.

Unlike what you stated above "the doctor will know exactly what it is", that is false, however she has limited it down to two possibilites. A. Birthmark, as someone stated above, she said this is more likely, knowing I dont have any birthmarks anywhere else on my body. And b, circumsision had a role in it. It can be removed, however according to her, it would be quite expensive, and wouldnt be worth the money.

So, all solved, what I got is nothing to be worried about Smile

thank god lol

thanks again everyone!

dominique

replied on October 17th, 2003

Experienced User

Just a Crazy Idea of Mine

Ok, this is going to sound really stupid. If what the other people have been typing to you is actually accurate and it is just a scar from circumcision or a scar from something else then I might have a stupid suggestion. Last year I had a bit of a sports injury and ended up biting through my lip. I ended up having a tiny bit of collagen put into my lip to reduce the scar tissue. I'm not a doctor or anything but if you are really that worried about the appearance of some sort of mark or scar then you may want to check it out...But that's just my crazy idea.

raverbaby

replied on November 19th, 2003

Experienced User

Kitoconazole- treats a variety of fungal infections. You don't have a std it could be extra skin or a wort. Just ask a diffrent doctors advise. Hope all goes will for you. As for your girlfriend try sitting down to talk to her about it maybe she will understand. Good luck!!! Just remember it doesn't change who you are.

A-Lil'Mama*2

replied on December 8th, 2003

Experienced User

I Think I Have Some Answers...

Okay-
if we are talking about the same thing, then it is spelled elocon. It is a mometasone furoate cream by schering. It is to be used topically. (applied to the surface of the skin.) my baby boy uses this for excema.
Are you circumsized? If so, than maybe the urologist did not cut the foreskin evenly, and the "clearish, "bluish" color may be the thinnest part of the skin. But, if at one time, your doctor felt strongly enough to provide you with a cream to treat it, than maybe you should see her again.
Hey-
don't stress about telling your girl. Chances are she will be totally cool with it. If she is the right girl for you, than she wont mind. Besides, everyone has something that they would like to hide about their body.
When I was 14, I lost my virginity to my boyfriend who was 15. When I was 16, I moved in with him. When I was 17, he came to me and told me that there was something wrong with his penis. He was very scared and ashamed. He told me that he was not circumsized. I sat there wondering what the big deal was. To him it was a big problem, and truly we had been having sex for 3 years, and I had never thought about it. I loved him, so it was never an issue. He stressed over nothing.

Hope I helped,
marissa

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