What Causes A Cluster Of Small Painless Red Wart Like Spots On Penis Shaft?

Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2016

Question: Hello I have a number of singular, small, painless,itchless, red wart like spots on the shaft of my penis that appeared 2 days after sex. I wore a condom however it broke at some point during intercourse (it was really rough) leaving most of my penis unprotected. I'm really concerned this may be herpes, but urination is normal there's no pain or itching I have a picture if it would help.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 minutes later)

Thank you for your help heres a picture!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be superficial folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is looking like superficial folliculitis which is due to inflammation of the hair follicles.
These are not looking like herpetic lesions.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or mupirocin cream on the affected areas twice daily for 7-10 days.
This should help in resolving them.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (53 minutes later)

Thank you so much for your help! I will start applying neosporin immediately, however i am concerned because some of the bumps are in places there are is not hair growing, is it possible that this condition happens in places where there is no hair?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome !!

Detailed Answer:
Usually only hair bearing areas are affected though rarely it can occur in nonhair bearing areas.
In these cases it can be regarded as acneform lesions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Okay what would you suggest doing if the neosporin doesnt work after 7-10 days? Should i then have an STI check?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for STD work up if neosporin doesn't work up in 10 days.

Detailed Answer:
Most probably neosporin will heal the lesions.
Otherwise you can go for a STD work up after 10 days.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)

I cant thank you enough for your help!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
All the best!!

Detailed Answer:
Welcome!!
All the best!!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj