You observe two lesions on your patient's penis.One is a small papular lesion and the other is an ulcer with sharp margins.These are most likely

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Chancre is the lesion of primary syphilis and is highly infectious.It is described as a small papular lesion that enlarges and undergoes superficial necrosis to produce a sharply marginated ulcer on a clean base.A chancroid is a tender,painful,ulcerated,exudative,papular lesion with an erythematous halo,surrounding edema,and a friable base.Chordee is penile curvature and is not associated with lesions.Tinea cruris lesions are the result of a fungal infection,usually caused by Epidermophyton floccosum or Trichophyton rubrum.Tinea cruris lesions are described as scaling,papular lesions with sharp margins,occasionally clear centers,and pustules.

You Observe Two Lesions on Your Patient's Penis