What Causes A Red Spot On The Tip Of The Penis?

Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2017

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Question : I have a red spot on the tip of my penis that im tather worried about.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (11 minutes later)

Hello dear ,
There are various reasons for the red spot on penis ranging from STD to others
kindly upload a photo pic of the spot herewith as an attachment in
follow up premium question or
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for further assistance
wishing you fine health ahead
regards dear take care .

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

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (2 minutes later)

Here is a picture of the spot

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seems early STD or some sort of bacterial infection .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query with attached photograph .

* This may be an early sign of sexually transmitted disease or some sort of
bacterial infection .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Spot - duration .
2. Associated pain , burning , itching .
3. History of unprotected sex in recent past .
4. Systemic illness as diabetes or others if any .

Awaiting for your response .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

I have had the spot for about three to four days.

It is painless and it has a shine to it if it is looked at the right angle looks flat like it was caused by friction.

I do masterbate frequently.

Ive only had two partners and i am 26 years old,
And ive had unprotected sex with both.

I do not have any systemic disorders that i know about

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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details .

* Guidelines at present

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquids .
- Apply polymycin ointment 3 times a day .
- Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears .

- Avoid itching .
- Can masturbate , but preferable to avoid unprotected sex .
- Keep a watch on its size , progress .

* Follow up after 3 days or early if required .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (7 hours later)

Do you mean polmyxin ointment?

Is that for bacterial infections?

Ive noticed one of my fingernails has become somewhat pitted, do you think that is related?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear

* Polymyxin ointment containing polymyxin , neomycin and bacitracin works by
stopping growth of bacteria over the surface .

* Finger nail pitting may be somewhat clubbing from iron deficiency , co related
infection or others .

Kindly upload fingernail photo if possible .

Regards .

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