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What Causes A Red Spot On The Penis Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016

Question: Red skin spot on penis. No discharge, blistering, or pain. My girlfriend had a uti recently we do have unprotected sex. Was tested before her and everything was normal. Have had these spots before. When i treat with clotrimozle or cortizone it seems to reduce the redness but then when i have sex it becomes red again. No pain during sex. My stomach is bloated and i have naseua in the morning and headaches in the front of my head. Am i just over thinking and causing symptoms? Herpes?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like fordyce spots only.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM

I have gone through your query and pictures. It doesn't look like herpes. It looks like fordyce spots only. These are modified sebaceous prominences and are harmless. Increased sweaty and greasy environment can increase its occurrence. Taking more garlic and antioxidants is good to get rid off this. You can also apply aloe vera gel for local application.

Nausea, bloating and head aches in morning can be most likely due to gastritis and reflux. Taking proton pump inhibitors like Esomeprazole (Nexium)once daily in empty stomach before breakfast for 2 to 4 weeks will be helpful to clear this.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (10 minutes later)

Im talking about the red spot above my thumb just under the head of my penis, not the papules or bumps...is that what youre referring to as well?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it looks like Fordyce spot too.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Yes I could see the red spot you mentioned. It looks like irritated Fordyce spot. It doesn't look like herpes. There is nothing to worry in this. You can use aloe Vera gel for local application.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (5 hours later)

So no possible way it could be herpes?

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't look like herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Thank you for your follow up query.

This doesn't look like herpes. Presentation of herpes is different. It will be blistering rashes and won't be a single one. Also will be associated with burning sensation and itching. So there is no possibility of herpes in this.

Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng