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Suggest Treatment For Red Bump On Penis Head

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Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014
Question: peni head red dot
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
upload a picture to confirm

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Please upload a picture of the same to come to a conclusion. You have a feature on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it.

If it is very red hot, it could be herpes. Else, it could be a condom irritation and infection.

Awaiting your response.

Regards,


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (4 minutes later)
Its very red or no pain or itches have in 3 dots
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
do not apply anything on it

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Do not apply any cream or ointment on the area. You can use plain Vaseline jelly to prevent dryness.

The dots would disappear soon. Do not worry.

Maintain personal hygiene, and wash the area with lukewarm water and XXXXXXX dry.

Get well soon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (7 minutes later)
Madam I attached the that area image please let me know what is the problem
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is definitely not condom infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the picture. This is definitely not condom infection.

It is some sort of an STI, perhaps Herpes or Syphilis. You must get a urethral swab culture done to identify the same.

Please meet an urologist or your General Physician at the earliest.

Regards,


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (6 minutes later)
What is the meaning of STI perhaps herps sypilis
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
sexually transmitted infection

Detailed Answer:
STI means Sexually Transmitted Infection.

Herpes and Syphilis are 2 diseases caused by infection through sexual route. That is why I am telling it could be either of these. Please get tested for the same.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (2 minutes later)
It will turned HIV chances
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
There is a chance of HIV too

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

There is a chance of getting HIV too. You must do HIV tridot test to detect the same after 21 days of having the exposure.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (4 minutes later)
Today I saw the doctor doctor give me injection or ointment and antibiotic tablet
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
good, but do the tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Good that the doctor has given you antibiotic tablet and ointment. However, it is very important to get tested for HIV as well. Hence, please go a lab and get the tests for HIV, Herpes, and syphilis done.

Take care!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (23 hours later)
Dear doctor
Now doctor given me the DOXYCAP tablet can cure the peni head red spots . How many days can take
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you can take it

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

yes, you can take the tablet. It has to be taken for minimum 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the improvement of your symptoms.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)
Dear doctor
Doctor now the tablets give for 5 days
After again go and see the doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes, please follow up after 5 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Yes, you should go for a follow up after 5 days to your doctor. If need be, the medicine should be extended for another 9 days.

Get well soon.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Red Bump On Penis Head

Brief Answer: upload a picture to confirm Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Please upload a picture of the same to come to a conclusion. You have a feature on the right side of this query page. Please utilize it. If it is very red hot, it could be herpes. Else, it could be a condom irritation and infection. Awaiting your response. Regards,