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What Causes A Small, Flat And Reddish Spot On The Penis?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Question: Hi Drs., I have a new spot on my penis. I've had it for about 6 weeks. It started as a small, reddish, flat, shiny spot. When I stretched it a bit it would wrinkle. Today it is broader, shiny, less circular but has spread to the edge of my glans, reddish brown, still wrinkles when I stretch it.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Its looking like a psoriatic patch oe a fungal infection.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Do you have any symptoms like pain itch etc ?
2. Any history of sexual contact prior to development of these spots ?
Please answer the above so i can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)
No pain or itch. Sex contact about 2 months before.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try cortisone

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Its looking like psoriasis of glans.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Try this and let me know the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)
Hi Dr. Thank you for your analysis. My only concern is that I was told it might possibly be a cancer. Do you think that is possible? Thank you, XXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not cancer just relax and go ahead with treatment .
Let me know about the response.
Thank you.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes A Small, Flat And Reddish Spot On The Penis?

Brief Answer: Details required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. Its looking like a psoriatic patch oe a fungal infection. I would like to know few additional details. 1. Do you have any symptoms like pain itch etc ? 2. Any history of sexual contact prior to development of these spots ? Please answer the above so i can help you better. Waiting for your response. Thank you.