Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps And Irritation On The Penis Head

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: Hi, for last 2 weeks i have noticed these red bumps and irritation on my penis head. They do not pain, and no other symtpoms what could this be and is it serious since its not going away after couple weeks now

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bumps are due to infectionof glans penis (Ballanitis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

In continuation with our previous discussion on your problem I would be glad to know whether you have tried medications which I have suggested in my previous thread of discussion .

I would suggest you to take antibiotic like Doxicycline and topical Neosporin for local application .

Ensure to clean your genitals with warm water twice daily..

Hope I have answered your query .Please feel free to ask if you have more questions

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (18 minutes later)

Thanks i wanted to make sure this was not genetal herpes?

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
genital herpes always presents as vesicles contaning clear fluid

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

In view of you having protected sex and absence of fluid filled vesicles which is characteristic of herpes infection it is most unlikely to be herpes infection .

Start treatment suggested earlier .I am sure it will work for you

Thanks and Regards
DrPatil.

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