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What could cause purple and pink spots on the penis shaft that have gradually spread to the penis head?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 18-years-old. My height is 175 centimeters. A few months ago a purple or pink spot developed on the shaft of my penis. Now it has spread to part of the head and around more of the shaft. It feels like it stopped spreading. Please help me.
Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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MBBS

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.

I do understand your concern.

Answer the following questions for details.

  1. What is the history of atopy?

  2. Any recurrent episode of previous skin disease?

  3. Have you gone through any previous treatment?

  4. Do you suffer from excess scratching and rubbing?

  5. Improper hygiene?

  6. Do you suffer from aggravation of itching at night?

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I hope I was able to help you.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

  1. I do have a history of atopy. I have had all sorts of skin allergies and dermatitis before. Right now, I have a kind of eczema on one of my fingers, and I went to a dermatologist. It is being treated with a topical steroid.

  2. This has never happened before.

  3. Previous treatment taken? - None.

  4. Excess scratching and rubbing? -Not really.

  5. Improper hygiene? - I shower once to twice daily.

  6. Night aggravation of itching? - At night, it does tend to itch a bit more, but lately, it has not been itching.

Also, to add to everything I have said, I had unprotected sex a little less than a year before this all started.

Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.

I do understand your concern.

It appears to be balanitis (possible cause could be allergic or infective).Get a swab test done to confirm the diagnosis. Follow up with reports. Get all sexually transmitted disease panel tests done. Also, get a urine routine or culture test done with sensitivity testing. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below:

  1. Practice safe sex. Use barriers.

  2. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.

  3. Avoid friction.

  4. Wear loose, comfortable thin cotton inners.

  5. Wash the area with lukewarm water. Gently pat dry with a soft towel and then apply low-potency steroids like Desonide cream or one percent Hydrocortisone cream at night for 10 days.

  6. Keep the area clean and dry.

  7. Maintain proper genital hygiene.

Regards.

Once more, thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.

We value the high level of confidence you have in us!

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 14, 2023
Reviewed At October 14, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav
Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Venereology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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