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What Causes Red Spot Along With Peeling Skin On Penis Glans?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Jul 2015
Question: I have a shiny red spot on my glans.It is not raised, feels the same as surrounding skin, does not hurt or itch, and does not contain fluid, it has been unchanged for 2 weeks. The skin on this spot did peel during the first week but has not since.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a localised fungal infection.
I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole .
It gives excellent response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any queries.
Thank you.
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What Causes Red Spot Along With Peeling Skin On Penis Glans?

Brief Answer: Fungal infection Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like a localised fungal infection. I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole . It gives excellent response within two weeks. You can try this in consultation with your doctor. Let me know if you have any queries. Thank you.