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What Causes Small Spots On Penis?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2015
Question: I had a skin question. I have small shiny spots developing on the head and top of the shaft of my penis and was just wondering if anyone could tell me what they are? and how to get rid of them
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole cream.
It gives excellent response within two weeks.
You can use this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)
What is the cause of it? I haven't been sexually active in months so I'm curious of how it happened so I can make sure it does not happen again.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Maintain personal hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is a common infection and you need to maintain general hygiene.
Just apply the cream you will get benifit with that.
Dont worry it is not a sexually related disease.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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What Causes Small Spots On Penis?

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like fungal infection. I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole cream. It gives excellent response within two weeks. You can use this in consultation with your doctor. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Thank you.