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I have a red spot on the head of my penis. What is it, and how to cure it?

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Dr. Preetha. J

Published At November 6, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a red spot on the head of my penis. I wanted to know if somebody can help me figure out what it is and how to cure it?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please send me close and focused photos of the affected area to facilitate its evaluation.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for your reply. I think it might be balanitis. That is the only red spot I have on the head of my penis. I have a couple of small tiny ones on the shaft; they do not look like this picture.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I think it is an insect infestation, for example, scabies; excuse me, the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity) was not in focus. I mean, it gets pixelated when trying to enlarge it. Please, I need more in-focus photos of all the affected areas, and let me know, if there is any itching in other areas? When itching is maximum, is it during the day? When did these lesions appear approximately? I am waiting for your answer. Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you so much for your reply. It does not itch in any other area. I have seen it about a week ago. Can you confirm that it is scabies? And what can I do to treat it?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Unfortunately, I think it is scabies, but please note that the treatment is quite simple. Use Permethrin 5% (cream) to be applied to the whole body (except the face and the scalp), at bedtime for 8 to 10 hours, is the entire night long and washed in the morning. This procedure should be repeated after one week. That will be sufficient. Take Tablet Desloratadine once at bedtime for one week. All the clothes, towels, blankets, and linens should be changed daily. Do not scratch or rub the affected areas, and it is going to be fine.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman
Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman

Venereology

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