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What Causes A Small, Flat And Reddish Spot On The Penis?
Question: Hi Drs., I have a new spot on my penis. I've had it for about 6 weeks. It started as a small, reddish, flat, shiny spot. When I stretched it a bit it would wrinkle. Today it is broader, shiny, less circular but has spread to the edge of my glans, reddish brown, still wrinkles when I stretch it.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Its looking like a psoriatic patch oe a fungal infection.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Do you have any symptoms like pain itch etc ?
2. Any history of sexual contact prior to development of these spots ?
Please answer the above so i can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
Its looking like a psoriatic patch oe a fungal infection.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Do you have any symptoms like pain itch etc ?
2. Any history of sexual contact prior to development of these spots ?
Please answer the above so i can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
No pain or itch. Sex contact about 2 months before.
Brief Answer:
Try cortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Its looking like psoriasis of glans.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Try this and let me know the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Try cortisone
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Its looking like psoriasis of glans.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for two weeks.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Try this and let me know the results.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi Dr. Thank you for your analysis. My only concern is that I was told it might possibly be a cancer. Do you think that is possible? Thank you, XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Not cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not cancer just relax and go ahead with treatment .
Let me know about the response.
Thank you.
Not cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's not cancer just relax and go ahead with treatment .
Let me know about the response.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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