What Causes Red Spots On Penis Foreskin?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

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Question : hi i recently notice this spots on the foreskin of my penis , its freaking me out, they have been there for about a week and a half they don't seem to change and they do not hurt. could this be herpes? please help

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Details required.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.I have gone through the details and photo.
Please send details of following for clarification:
- intercourse history
- partner history
- duration taken for occurrence of lesions since exposure
-Symptoms
- investigations details
- treatment details if any.

It may be due to herpes or irritation or fungal infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 hours later)

ive been having intercourse with my gf for the past 2years, but about a 3 weeks ago i hadn't sex with someone else , i always use condom. about 3days ago i went to get a blood test for stds/herpes everything came out negative . i don't really have symptoms it does not hurt and it doesn't seem to change . like i said its been there for about a week and a half with no change

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May be fungal infection or herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It is good that the tests are negative.It is not clear about the type of herpes test.Usually IgM and IgG antibodies to HSV1&2 tests are done.IgM comes positive in early stage.IgG is positive in late stage and is more reliable.
Both HSV1&2 can be transmitted as STDs.
Does your partner has fungal infection or white discharge or herpes?.
Can you please send another clear photo of lesion for further clarification.
Do The lesions have multiple vesicles ( water filled lesions)?
It may be due to herpes or fungal infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 hours later)

yes everything came out negative i they didn't detect herpes 1 or 2 , they did the blood test on me. and no my partner is clean she just got tested not too long ago and everything came out negative. and yes it has multiple vesicles. but they are not water filled they look like white on the inside...i sent a better picture

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos.
It appears to be due to herpes infection or fungal infection.
You can clean the area twice daily with warm water.You can consult your doctor for further examination and management.
You may try with antifungal cream like clotrimazole.
Another HSV1&2 IgG antibodies test can be done.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar