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Red Spots On Penis

Red spots on the penis can be seen in some cases of poor hygiene or minor irritation. Usually, disappear on its own within a week. It causes discomfort, pain, and sometimes a burning sensation in an individual.

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Why do I have red spots on my penis after unprotected sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex one month back. But my penis shaft has some red spots. These spots suddenly appeared and went away, and my penis gland has bright red color areas. Why so? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there was unprotected sex, you need to think of sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you do the following investigations. 1. TPHA (treponema pallidum hemagglutination). 2. HPV DNA PCR (human papillomavirus (HPV) polymerase...  Read Full »

I have observed red dots on my penis and a foul smell coming from my foreskin for the past month. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed the presence of red little dots on my penis that disappeared for a while but then reappeared. This issue started approximately a month ago, initially appearing in one area on the head of my penis. However, I made the mistake of washing it with soap, which caused the dots...  Read Full »


Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I am currently reviewing your case history and the attached files. I will get back to you shortly with further information and guidance. Thanks and regards.   Read Full »

I had unprotected sex and developed three small red spots on my penis that turned white. What does it indicate?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old, who had unprotected sex and developed right away three small at the beginning red but now white dots on the head of the penis. They are not itchy or painful. The only sensation is a bit more sensitive in that area.  Read Full »


Dr. Sajeev Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have apparently small abrasion there and apply T Bact ointment. Check your blood for any STD (sexually transmitted disease). Thank you.  Read Full »

I have a small, swollen, dark red spot on the underside of my foreskin for a year. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male, and I have noticed a dark red spot underside of my foreskin that has been there for some time. After cleaning it thoroughly, I felt a slight tingling sensation, but it subsided. This spot is only present in one area, and there are no signs of a rash or anything...  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It would greatly help if you share a picture of the affected area. If you have had unprotected sex, it is important to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection. I suggest you undergo TPHA (treponema ...  Read Full »

I have red spots and redness on the tip of my penis for over a year. Please tell me how to treat it.

Query: Hi doctor, I have had these red spots or redness on the tip of my penis for over a year. When my foreskin pulls back, it also is sort of red. It does not itch or hurt, but sometimes it can get inflamed and then it does itch. Sometimes I get peeling on my foreskin too. The tip can be dry as well. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. It appears to be Zoon's balanitis with a minor infection. I suggest you the following treatment. Apply Clotrimazole cream (candid cream) or 1 percent Miconazole gel twice daily for 10 days(on inflamed lesions of the glans). Wash the area...  Read Full »

I feel itching and red spots on my penis skin. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have an itching sensation and two red spots inside my penis skin above the front upper part. What medication should I use for this? Kindly help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As per the history and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it may be Zoon's balanitis. Zoon's balanitis is an inflammatory condition on the glans penis and under the foreskin due to an ...  Read Full »

I have red dots, bumps, and feel itchy on the head of my penis. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have red dots on the head of my penis and my skin becomes dry when I get hard. I do not know how long I have had the bumps, but it got itchy about five days back. The itchiness resolved after I showered with an antibacterial soap. The red bumps have not become small. I experienced peel...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to extend a helping hand to you. I would like to know the following: Could you please elaborate more? Do you have any history of high-risk unprotected sexual activity? Do you have any other symptoms like pain or fever? As I can see in the picture f...  Read Full »

I have balanitis and red spots on the penis even after applying antifungal creams. What causes it?

Query: Hi doctor, I had balanitis and applied Clotrimazole 1 % and got cured fully in a few days. After applying for ten days it got fully cleared. And after masturbating, some red spots appeared on the penis head, applied Beclomin and got cleared them. Again those red spots appeared after masturbating and...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You have balanitis with added allergic contact dermatitis. Please stop using Neosporin and Hydrocortisone cream. Hydrocortisone is a topical corticosteroid that gives temporary relief but does no...  Read Full »

I have had painless small red bumps on my penis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I had painless small red bumps on my penis without pain, but sometimes they caused red spots on the tip. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The history and image provided (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) can be balanitis. Balanitis is an inflammatory condition causing the redness on the glans, penis, foreskin, or both, which may present a...  Read Full »

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