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Suggest Treatment For A Bright Red Spot On The Head Of The Penis

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: I am 44 male. Just a few days ago I noticed out of nowhere a bright red non-itchy spot on the head of my penis. It started out about the size of a pencil eraser and no is about the size of a dime. There is just the one spot, no irritation, itching and it is not raised. I'm concerned about what it might be...

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due ti infection of Glans Penis (Ballanitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have developed non itching lesion over glans penis .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) did you have unprotected sex very recently ?
This is most likely to be due to infection of Glans penis (Ballanitis).

This is most likely to be due to infection of Glans penis (Ballanitis).

You need to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.

Ensure to wash your genitals with warm water twice daily

Ensure to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (10 minutes later)

It has been a very long time since I've had unprotected sex. Several years.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take the treatment suggested earlier .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up and feedback .
Please start the treatment suggested in my reply earlier .

It should work for you and get cured within a week ,
Thanks and Regards.
dr XXXXXXX .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (35 minutes later)

Do I need a prescription for the drugs you mentioned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you need prescription for the drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

These are scheduled drugs and can be available only on prescription of a qualified Dr.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (11 hours later)

Should I see a urologist or a dermatologist?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Consult Urologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

I would suggest you to consult Urologist .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (4 hours later)

I have scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist because they returned my call sooner.

I've also had several irritated spots appear on my upper left leg and lower right leg that itch, so, I feel a dermatologist might be the best for now.

I've yet to see a difference in using the neosporin with the possible balanitis, when should I start to see improvement based upon you experience?

Thanks...

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can consult Dermatologist .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .Since you have lesion on legs you can consult Dermatologist .

It takes i week to see the results .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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