Suggest Treatment For Red Spots On The Penis

Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017

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Question : over the last few days I noticed red spots on my penis head scrotum and thigh area there painless with a slight itch every so often. could it be an STI? or will it clear up over time?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be candidiasis, apply antifungal cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it looks like candidal balanitis which is a yeast infection.
It can be transmitted sexually through an infected partner.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2 weeks.
Besides this avoid unprotected sex till the time the infection subsides.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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