What Causes Red Spots On Penis Head?

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2016

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Fri, 26 Feb 2016 Answered on

Thu, 12 May 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : red spots on the head of penis, no itching

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed fordyce spots.
These are enlarged sebaceous glands and are totally normal.
If possible please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

i sent a picture, what treatment do you suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like an allergic reaction.
Apply cortisone cream twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak