Brief Answer:
You can also apply lotion gentian violet locally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM
There are number of causes for red spots on the penis depending on the size,number,distribution,any pain or itching.
People often get scared when they find red sores on the penis but most of the time it is harmless.It is not related to
HIV.
Red sores may be due to many reasons.It may be due to infection,
allergy etc. Infection is usually due to fungus whereas allergy may be due to sweating,lubricants etc.
In these cases it should be treated with antibiotic, antifungal,antiallergic or
steroid cream. If they still persist then it's perhaps a condition which needs to be further investigated.
You can apply cream containing steroid like beclomethasone and antibiotics.
You can also apply lotion gentian violet locally twice daily for five days.Your lesions reacted probably due to excessive
hydrogen peroxide.
Take antihistaminics like tablet levocetrizine 10 mg at night for one week.
You are rightly taking Z pack empirically.
You need few investigations like routine hemogram,RBS,urine RE/ME.
You should try to keep the area dry.It is important to wear clean and dry underpants.You should regularly clean the collection(
smegma)present undersuface of prepuce.
Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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