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What Does A Red Patch On The Penis Indicate?

For the past week, I ve had a small, bb sized, flat patch on my penis. It is painless and doesn t itch. When I first saw it, it appeared red, then it began to scab, then turned pinkish when it got wet after the shower. I saw my GP who advised that it was probably nothing and advised to use neosporin on it. For the past 24 hours, it looks similar to how it did the first time I saw it. It hasn t gotten bigger but I don t think it has gotten smaller. When my penis is erect, it is barely noticeable but when flaccid, it is seen in this red/pink color I described. What am I dealing with here? I ve had unprotected sex recently but not since seeing the patch.
posted on Sat, 13 Aug 2016
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Hello,

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

For that, you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally.

For itching, you can tab loratadine.

In the case of penile discharge, you may require a detailed medical examination and relevant blood investigation after a detailed medical examination and the physician's opinion.

Avoid sweating and harsh cosmetic products.

Maintain proper hygiene.

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 Does A Red Patch On The Penis Indicate?

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to dermatitis or allergic reactions. For that, you can apply hydrocortisone ointment locally. For itching, you can tab loratadine. In the case of penile discharge, you may require a detailed medical examination and relevant blood investigation after a detailed medical examination and the physician s opinion. Avoid sweating and harsh cosmetic products. Maintain proper hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician