What Causes Reddish Raised Spots On Shaft Of Penis?

Posted on Tue, 10 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi, I have what seems to be very small, almost shiny, pink/reddish spots, maybe two or three of them about half an inch below the head of my penis. They are the size of the tip of a pencil. They don't hurt and aren't itchy. It appears to be raised but when I feel it, it feels smooth. I have been sexually active for about the last 6 months. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
warts

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
There is a possibility of genital warts.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

I sent the photos, thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Enlarged glands

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
These are enlarged glands.
There is nothing to worry.
These are normal.
just apply hydrocortisone cream for 3 days it will take care of the redness.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
thank you

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