What Causes Red Spots On Penis?

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015

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Question : Hey I have a few red spots on the tip of my dick and was wondering what they could b

Idk if it's cause I've noticed it am worried about it but it is sensitive but I did just jerk off so maybe Thts y

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely due to fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to fungal infection. Do you had any recent history of unprotected sexual intercourse. ? If you don't had such history then nothing to worry.

For fungal infection ointments with combination of antifungal like miconazole and corticosteroid like flucinolone for local application will be helpful. Over the counter clotrimazole also is helpful. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash the area and instead you can use saline or warm water.

Hope this may cause you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (31 minutes later)

Yes I have had unprotected sex would tht make it something different? Did u get my picture?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If no improvement with antifungal agents then go for genital herpes tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for your follow up query. I have gone through your picture. It looks like fungal infection and can be treated as fungal infection initially.

But if you are getting more blister like spots then genital herpes can be suspected. There will be more burning sensation and itching also in herpes. In such case you can run HSV 1 and 2 to rule out that. It will take more than 2 weeks after exposure to get a positive result. If you are in the period before that and getting more blister like spots then viral culture can be done from the blisters. In case of risky partner you should also go for HIV Duo test after 28th day of exposure.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (41 minutes later)

So what's the fungal stuff? Can I buy it at any store?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can buy some as over the counter.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for your follow up query.

Anti fungal agents like clotrimazole cream is available as over the counter. It is available in brands like monistat. You can ask in your medical shops.

Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E