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Suggest Treatment For Red Spot On My Penis Head

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: Hi Doc,
I observed some red spot on my penis head.
I never had any sex or any activities with anyone and I am not sure what is causing this red spots to be on, it is not hurting or anything. I noticed it today while shower and I have no other symptoms for now.
Is it something bad ? I am scared and worried a lot now.
I want to have a good family life and make sure i am not infected by anything.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Likely due to irritation or dryness.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.

I have gone through the photo and details .
There are 2 red lesions .
It appears to be due to irritation or dryness.
Please do not wash frequently.
Wash with warm water twice daily.
Use mild soaps or cleanser to clean the area. I would have advised to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin.

I do not see anything bad to worry about.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (12 minutes later)
it is not herpes right? I don't think I have any pain now, but if i think I feel some burning sensation. Not sure. I did the herpes test a month ago, because I was tensed and worried.
Component     Standard Range     Your Value     Flag
HERPES I AB IGG,SERUM           <0.90     
HERPES II AB IGG,SERUM           <0.90

This was done on Nov 29.

I am worried doctor.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be due to herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I do not see any features (morphology or symptoms) of herpes.Moreover the tests too was negative is good.
It is unlikely to be due to herpes.
You need not worry about herpes.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)
Are you sure it is not anything bad? I am really worried and this is the first time ever i see this. Also is there a chance it could re occur? How can I take care of myself?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid irritants to prevent recurrence.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Yes I do not see any possibility of STDs.
There are possibilities of recurrence.
Avoid irritants or friction or dryness.
Use gentle or moisturising soaps or gentle cleansers.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (29 minutes later)
could you explain "Avoid irritants or friction or dryness" So I can't have sex with my wife?

Secondly I am single now and I masturbate does that caused this ?
Do I need to apply medicine now ? I am in USA not sure if mupirocin is over the counter medicine.

I am really worried and sad with this state of mine, is this common ?

Combining the other:

Also how many days will this be there, the red spots? Do I really don't have to worried about it as STD?

could you explain "Avoid irritants or friction or dryness" So I can't have sex with my wife?

Secondly I am single now and I masturbate does that caused this ?
Do I need to apply medicine now ? I am in USA not sure if mupirocin is over the counter medicine.

I am really worried and sad with this state of mine, is this common ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be STDs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Avoid any harsh soaps.Avoid cleaning frequently.
Do not use any substances or creams which are likely to cause irritation.
Frequent masturbation can cause irritation.
There is no problem with intercourse with your wife.
You can use topical OTC antibiotic like soframycin if needed.Otherwise just clean area with warm water.
Use gentle soaps or cleansers.
STDs is unlikely. It should come down in a weeks time.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)
I have Neosporin can I use that?

have you seen this before?
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

You can use neosporin if needed.
Yes I have seen few cases like this.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (26 minutes later)
Do you see any risk or any thing which can cause issues in the future? I am super worried...
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I do not see any risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I do not see any risk with this.
You need not worry about this.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (2 days later)
Hi Doctor,

Looks like it is vanished the next day after I asked this question. I am keeping my personal hygiene now.

I have a question on herpes though which is kind of making me worried about my health:

Does it spread from touching an object from store, or work or public place which would have touched by a person carrying the virus?

Please let me know.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nil chances of transmission.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

Fomites i.e objects transmitting herpes is a rare possibility theoretically. Practically nil chances of transmission.

You need not worry such instances.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Suggest Treatment For Red Spot On My Penis Head

Brief Answer: Likely due to irritation or dryness. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the photo and details . There are 2 red lesions . It appears to be due to irritation or dryness. Please do not wash frequently. Wash with warm water twice daily. Use mild soaps or cleanser to clean the area. I would have advised to apply topical antibiotic like mupirocin. I do not see anything bad to worry about. You can get back for any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and venereologist