Suggest Treatment For Itching And Spots On Penis

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016

Question: Hi! I have red spots and itchiness on inner penis. I had protected sex fortnight ago. I also have herpes for past 2 years. Please advise what it could be

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please send details and clear photos .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through the details.

Please send clear photos of the lesions for clarification. It would be better if you can send details of intercourse history, partner history, duration, symptoms, for clarification.
It may be due to fungal infection or herpes simplex infection or allergy.

Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
Wear loose cotton inner wears.

You can get back with details and clear photos for clarification.I will try to help you.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 minutes later)

Hi! It was a paid sex which lasted for like 30 minutes. I have wore throat but doctor said it's because of throat infection. I just feel like I have red spots and some itchiness and burning sensation. I have already started having Herpes medicine. please find pictures attached.
Awaiting for your valuable opinion

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to friction or fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos and details.

It appears to be due to irritation/friction or fungal infection.
You can clean the area with warm water twice daily. Wear loose cotton inner wears.
You can apply topical antifungal cream like candid after consulting your doctor.
You can get STDs panel tests done as a routine .

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (13 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply. Does it look like STD like HIV or so? I am really scared. As I said it's been like 15 days so what test would be apt for STD and HIV?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not due to HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It does not appear to be due to HIV/other STDs.

You can get HIV 1&2 RNA PCR at this stage.You can get other STDs test for syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea etc which is routinely done.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina