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What Causes Bright Red Rashes On The Penis?
Question: penile rash, bright red. Initially just a few 'Freckly marks' . A year later bright red skin condition. Have had prescriptions for various corticostereroids but none have really helped. What do you advise?
Brief Answer:
Could be zoon's balanitis or bowen's disease, need to go for skin biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
There are few chronic conditions that don't respond to topical steroids like zoon's balanitis or bowen's disease.
To find out the exact cause of this red rash you need to consult a dermatologist and go for biopsy of the affected area.
Feel free to ask further
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Could be zoon's balanitis or bowen's disease, need to go for skin biopsy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
There are few chronic conditions that don't respond to topical steroids like zoon's balanitis or bowen's disease.
To find out the exact cause of this red rash you need to consult a dermatologist and go for biopsy of the affected area.
Feel free to ask further
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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