White Patch On Penile Shaft

Do you see a white patch on your penile shaft? If you do, then you might want to read this article till the end.

There are many reasons why you might see a white patch on your penile shaft. Some people have conditions from their birth that causes the white patch on their penile shaft, while others develop the white patch if they don’t maintain proper hygiene. STDs and STIs can also cause a white patch on penile shaft. So, if you are sexually active and don’t practice safe sex, you might be at risk.

Some of the most common causes which can cause white spots on penile shaft include balanitis, penile yeast infection, and HPV. Balanitis results when the skin on your penis’s head is swollen or irritated. And as such, white spots can appear on your penile shaft. If your white spots are caused by balanitis, you may also see some white discharge from your penis.

Penile yeast infection is one of the most common causes of white patches appearing on your foreskin. Yeast infection is basically an infection caused by unhygienic practices and sex with someone who has a yeast infection. Other symptoms of yeast infection include irritation, redness, and discharge.

HPV is an STD that can cause genital warts, which may look like white patches. These warts caused by HPV are usually temporary and will go away after some time. Since all of the factors that cause white spots require different types of treatment, it is crucial for you to first get tested to find out the root cause. Only after that can you start the treatment. If you want an easy way to get tested, we recommend that you order the tests from us since it takes only a few minutes of your time. Plus, we provide same day testing so that you can get ready for your treatment as soon as possible.