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What Causes A Red Mark On The Head Of The Penis?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Question: I have a red mark on my penis head . Like a bruise under the skin. it is some what sensitive and causes discomfort and sometimes feel burning . No extramarital contact outside of relationship ever.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Still better to rule out STDs before assuming this to be a friction injury

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Although the presentation could just be a friction injury, protocol calls for a complete sexual panel to be conducted when lesions present on the genitalia sir.

So the first thing I would recommend is a sexual panel to be conducted at a medical centre, this can be followed by medical management once sexually transmitted infections are ruled out.

Some times infections can remain latent for long durations of time, and only appear in an immunocompromised state like stress, anxiety, other infections, some medications causing lowered immunity, etc. So it is always best to rule out STD's before moving on to other causes.

I hope and pray you can gain access to a medical centre and first rule out all STDs before you can be treated for the lesion. Please do not hesitate to write to me in the meantime for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (20 minutes later)
Could this be from a ruptured blood vessel?
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely sir

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.

Seems unlikely from the image sir. Seems more to be caused by friction, STD, urinary tract infections, etc.

Best wishes.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Causes A Red Mark On The Head Of The Penis?

Brief Answer: Still better to rule out STDs before assuming this to be a friction injury Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Although the presentation could just be a friction injury, protocol calls for a complete sexual panel to be conducted when lesions present on the genitalia sir. So the first thing I would recommend is a sexual panel to be conducted at a medical centre, this can be followed by medical management once sexually transmitted infections are ruled out. Some times infections can remain latent for long durations of time, and only appear in an immunocompromised state like stress, anxiety, other infections, some medications causing lowered immunity, etc. So it is always best to rule out STD's before moving on to other causes. I hope and pray you can gain access to a medical centre and first rule out all STDs before you can be treated for the lesion. Please do not hesitate to write to me in the meantime for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.