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What Do Red Spots On The Head Of The Penis Indicate?

I have red spots on the head of my penis that are getting darker, it also looks like I have dry skin, I have not had sex for months but I now have a new girl and want to make sure everything is ok, they don t hurt, itch and they are not swollen they are just red blotches that are on the head,

posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2016

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Mon, 31 Dec 2018 Answered on

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 Last reviewed on

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General Surgeon, Dr. T Chandrakant's Response

Hi,

Red blotches on the head of the penis indicate that your have balanoposthitis. The main cause can be diabetes as you have had no sex for long. Hence, send your blood samples for blood sugar and HbA1c.

Clean the area with plain water. Avoid hot and humid atmosphere. Apply liquid Povidone Iodine locally. Stop using soaps. Consult a dermatologist for clinical evaluation, investigations and further management.

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

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon

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What Do Red Spots On The Head Of The Penis Indicate?

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