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Has Bright Spot Around Head Of Penis Tender To Touch. What Can This Be?

Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013

Question: My 15 month old has a bright red spot aound the head of his penis very tender to touch. I just noticed it this morning.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is inflammatory swelling

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thankyou for posting in XXXXXXX

A tender red spot at the age of 15months is an inflammatory swelling. A mild infection might have started with associated inflammation leading to a tender and red lesion.

I will start antibiotic and anti inflammatory syrups to my patients with similar complaints.
Please consult a Paediatrician/Paediatric surgeon, he/she will know about these drugs. In the interim keep the area clean and dry.

Hope I answered your query.

Wish him good health and speedy recovery

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Is it serious? What should i do to help it? Its very very tender

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Any lesion over the penis at the age of 15 months will not be serious.

You should consult a paediatrician/paediatric surgeon for correct management.

Please take him to the doctor.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T