What Causes A Red Bump On The Penis?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

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Mon, 5 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

I have red bump on my penis that it's not painful but slightly itchy around the area.. I squeezed it and a little clear fluid comes out. I hope it's not herpes because I remember herpes being in cluster not a single bump, even though there's two more. I also have been itching all over my body before I received anything and my Last sexual Intercourse I used a condomn. Could it be eczema or dermatitis that reached my penis?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possiblity of scabies

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.

It could be scabies. Scabies is acquired by close personal contact and it usually presents with itchy genital bumps as well as generalized body itching. Itching in scabies is more severe at night.
Can you please upload an image so that i am able to guide you better?

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 minutes later)

Ok, I have attached the photos.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly scabies

Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have reviewed the Images

It looks like scabies.
You may take a tablet of ivermectin 12 single dose. Also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily in evening for 10 days for itch relief.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar