What Does A Red Shiny Area On Penis Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014

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Fri, 14 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello, I seem to have a red shiny area on the upper shaft just below the top of my penis. there is no itch, pain or issue other than the appearance of a rub or hotspot. It has been present for 3-4 weeks. It appears like like the skin was rubbed away a bit and trying to heal. There are no bumps.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Friction or injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the photo and details.
I consider there is no multiple partner exposure.
It appears to be due to injury or friction wound.
You can clean area with warm water twice daily.
You can apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin or fucidin.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)

Thank you. I have had another partner in the past year, but not for over 6-7 months. Are the medications prescription only or are they available over the counter at a drug store?

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs prescription.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I think prescription is needed. It depends on country. you can check with local chemist.
If not available otc, You can use soframycin or silverex cream which is available OTC .
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju