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What Causes A Small Red Inflammed Patch On The Penis?

Hi, I am a 33 year old male, married, and I suddenly noticed a small red inflammed patch on my penis, on the inside part (glans penis?)... It s something like this (this is not my picture) http://image.slidesharecdn.com/common-skin-disorders-of-the-penis-0000-9/95/common-skin-disorders-of-the-penis-63-728.jpg?cb=0000 My patch is not as big as in the photo, but the look is like the picture. I am not circumcised, so I regularly wash the area by pulling the foreskin back completely (no problems with it) and have never had any issues. No itching, no irritation. So will this go away on its own? Very rarely I do see some occasional reddening of the skin in the penis, but it goes away on its own. So what is this? Balanitis? STD?
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
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Hello,

As per your history, it may be due dermatitis or allergic reactions.

For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.

Take tablet loratidine for itching.

Avoid harsh cosmetic products like soap and shampoo.

Use loose cotton clothes and avoid sweating.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Small Red Inflammed Patch On The Penis?

Hello, As per your history, it may be due dermatitis or allergic reactions. For that you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. Take tablet loratidine for itching. Avoid harsh cosmetic products like soap and shampoo. Use loose cotton clothes and avoid sweating. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician