What Causes Red Spots On Penis?

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2015

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Question : I had sex with a condom 2 weeks ago. She says shes clean. Today i noticed a sort of purple red spot on shaft of penis but a small vein runs right through it. Its flat skin is same should i be worried about std?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be STDs. Please send clear photos.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic.

It appears with the description that it may be normal.
Please send clear photos and details of symptoms if any, for clarification.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (19 minutes later)

No symptoms just a round dot the is red n purple on a vein. Its under the skin. It does not hurt or itch. The skin is normal.
It is small size of a pen ink tube.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to STDs

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

It appears to be due to friction or irritation (may be due to force or injuries).It does not appear to be due to STDs.
Maintain genital hygiene.Avoid friction or irritation.Avoid forceful masturbation.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar