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What Is The Cause Of Red Spots On Head Of Penis?
Only over the past 3 days out of the blue i have had red spotty rash like area on the head of my penis. I know it not a std as I have only been with one partner vise versa. I wondered if it could be some sort of heat or friction rash and whether to leave it for a couple of days or see my gp
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I would keep a possibility of candidal balanitis, which can present as reddish, small papules. There is associated itching. However, itching is subjective.
f I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid+antifungal combination cream (clotrimazole+beclomethasone cream), twice daily for a few days.
You should clean the area with just plain water and avoid using soaps, antiseptics etc in that area.
Avoid sexual contact with your partner for a week.
If your partner complains of vaginal discharge or vulval pruritus, treat her as well.
Regards
I would keep a possibility of candidal balanitis, which can present as reddish, small papules. There is associated itching. However, itching is subjective.
f I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid+antifungal combination cream (clotrimazole+beclomethasone cream), twice daily for a few days.
You should clean the area with just plain water and avoid using soaps, antiseptics etc in that area.
Avoid sexual contact with your partner for a week.
If your partner complains of vaginal discharge or vulval pruritus, treat her as well.
Regards
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