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Smooth, Red, Tender Spot On The Penis With No Itching. Could It Be A Herpes?

Hi, I've had this smooth spot on the side of my penis. It has been there for a few months and is slightly red but often doesn't look noticeable at all. After sex however, it become much redder and tends to feel tender. I have done research and I don't believe it is herpes as it hasn't popped up anywhere else and has been around for a while. The spot doesn't itch, puss, and doesnt look like a blister. It looks like when you get a mat burn and your skin is smooth, somewhat red, and tender. Any idea what this could be and how to fix it?
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HI,
Thanks for writing in.

You might not be having warts if it is not itching and not in clusters. A diagnosis of herpes is also ruled out because it is not burning and it is only a single lesion. It is unlikely to be any other STD because it is constant for a few months and there is no associated discharge.

This could be a Fordyce spot on the penile shaft. It is rarely seen as a single lesion but appears the way described by you, there is increase in size after sex and it becomes red and tender due to friction. This is a benign harmless condition. I suggest that you please consult a dermatologist and get yourself examined to confirm diagnosis.

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Smooth, Red, Tender Spot On The Penis With No Itching. Could It Be A Herpes?

HI, Thanks for writing in. You might not be having warts if it is not itching and not in clusters. A diagnosis of herpes is also ruled out because it is not burning and it is only a single lesion. It is unlikely to be any other STD because it is constant for a few months and there is no associated discharge. This could be a Fordyce spot on the penile shaft. It is rarely seen as a single lesion but appears the way described by you, there is increase in size after sex and it becomes red and tender due to friction. This is a benign harmless condition. I suggest that you please consult a dermatologist and get yourself examined to confirm diagnosis. Hope this helps