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Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected intercourse last month, and I recently noticed small red spots on the head of my penis. I applied an over-the-counter antifungal cream and had some relief. I checked my weight and noticed that I had lost four kilograms. My weight went down from 78 kgs to 74 kgs. Maybe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The chances of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission by unprotected intercourse once are very low. And if the other person is HIV-negative, there is no chance of transmission. I suggest you undergo an HIV antib... 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 »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I have red dots on my penis for more than six months. I had done all blood and urine tests, and everything came negative. Initially, I thought it was a urinary infection, so I consulted a urologist. He gave me a Raflu tablet, and after taking the medication for one week, it was resolve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, I would like to know a few additional details. 1. What are your symptoms? 2. Is there any itching, discharge, or pain during sexual intercourse? 3. Is ... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected oral sex with my girlfriend 15 days back. The next day, I had redness, swelling, and pain in my penis head. After three days, the swelling increased. I have discomfort when the climate is too hot or when I wear an undergarment. I am regularly cleaning the area with c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It looks like a fungal infection. If there is itching, I suggest you use ointment Candid B (Clotrimazole and Beclometasone) for local application... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I got an unprotected blowjob done by a spa therapist. She told me that she does not have any STDs. However, after 17 to 18 days, I started getting small red pimples on my penis head. Is it a symptom of HIV? I am anxious. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Oral sex can transmit infection. Kindly share a picture of the affected area. If it is an STI (sexually transmitted infection), I suggest you to get the below tests done: TPHA (treponema palladium hemagglutination assay). HPV (human papil... Read Full »
Why do I have red spots on the tip of my penis after a hand job 15 days back?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. 15 days back, I had a sexual encounter. It was mainly a handjob, with a brief oral encounter for less than 20 seconds. I had got two STI tests done since then, and both were negative. However, today I noticed some red spots on the tip of my penis. I am worried... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and am sorry for such discomfort. I have also reviewed your reports and images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There are red spots over the glans penis. However, the chances of STI (sexually transmitted diseases) throug... Read Full »
The red spots on my penis, which disappeared after treatment, have reappeared. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago, I got four to five red spots on the head of my penis. I consulted a doctor, and he suggested that it may be due to yeast infection or penile balanitis. He thus insisted on using a Canesten 1% (Clotrimazole) and Hydrocortisone 1% cream for seven days and continue fur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Kindly answer the following questions so that I can guide you properly. 1. Are you sexually active? 2. Are those red spots on your penis painful and itchy? 4. Is there any discharge from those lesions? The penis is ... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about the red mark on my penis skin?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a red mark on my penis skin. I have shared the images. Should I be concerned about the same? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I checked the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). If you have unprotected sex, we must consider sexually transmitted infections. If not, it can be a simple bacterial infection. I suggest you use the ointme... Read Full »