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Suggest Treatment For Red Pimple On The Penis Head

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: I think I have a genital herpes I have a red dot pimple n the head n the shaft are really dry. what
can this be
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like hair follicle infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query and picture. It looks like hair follicle infection and doesn't look like herpes. Herpes usually will be multiple and associated with burning sensation and itchiness. It will be fluid filled blistering type of rash also.
Dryness can be due to decreased moisturization and irritation. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash genital area.Instead you can use saline or warm water.
You can apply betadine ointment on the pimple. If there is more dryness then you can apply coconut oil or emollient cream.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (23 minutes later)
thank you Dr for the reply. I was worried b cuz yesterday I went to the physician m show her my private and she said it was genital herpes so I went to get blood work. here 2 more pic. I feel a lil relief. any medicating pills I can take Dr..
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Applying betadine ointment and taking vitamin C will be enough.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

I have gone through your pictures. Herpes usually doesn't comes as single and there will be pain , burning , itching etc. So this can't be confirmed as herpes. As you did blood test you can wait for the result.
Now applying betadine ointment and taking chewable vitamin c will be enough. In case it is confirmed by blood test then you can use acyclovir cream for local application and valacyclovir for oral intake.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (7 minutes later)
thank you Dr you a GREAT DAY....
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Let me know if you have any follow up or further queries.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (12 minutes later)
yes Dr thank you very much
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

Thanks.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Red Pimple On The Penis Head

Brief Answer: Looks like hair follicle infection. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query and picture. It looks like hair follicle infection and doesn't look like herpes. Herpes usually will be multiple and associated with burning sensation and itchiness. It will be fluid filled blistering type of rash also. Dryness can be due to decreased moisturization and irritation. Avoid soaps and irritants to wash genital area.Instead you can use saline or warm water. You can apply betadine ointment on the pimple. If there is more dryness then you can apply coconut oil or emollient cream. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.