What causes a red dot with a white head on the penis shaft?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a red dot with a white head on my shaft. It has been growing for the last couple of days and I want to know what to do about it.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Share a picture of the affected area.

If there was unprotected sex, we need to think of sexually transmitted infections.

The following tests are required:

TPHA assay (treponema pallidum hemagglutination).
HPV (human papillomavirus) DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) one and two IgG (immunoglobulin G).
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) one and two IgM (immunoglobulin M), serum.
Chlamydia trachomatis IgG.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) one and two antibodies, screening test.
HbsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen).

Management:

If it is a simple bacterial infection - you can use ointment T Bact (Mupirocin) for local application and Doxycycline 100 milligrams twice a day for five days.
Ointment Candid B (Clotrimazole) for local application and for itching – tablet Cetzin (Cetirizine) once a night. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with their consent.
Make sure you wash your genitalia twice a day morning and night and use normal water, no cold or hot water. Do not use heavy pH (potential of hydrogen) soap.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach me again, in case of further queries.

Thank you.