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What Causes Purple Spots On Penis?
Question: Hello I've had a reddish/ purple spot on the rim of my penis a few years now, but recently it has started to ache and it seems like it's right under the spot but I'm not sure? I was just recently tested for all STDs and they all came back negative. I just really want to figure out what this is!
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed fordyce spots.
These are enlarged sebaceous glands and are normal.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You might have developed fordyce spots.
These are enlarged sebaceous glands and are normal.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Okay how do I upload it I don't see an option. Do I need to email it?
Brief Answer:
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
I would like to know the following details.
1. Is this redness constant since past few years or is it increasing?
2. Does it disappear and reappears after friction like sex or masturbation or it remains same red ?
3. Are you taking medication for any other illness ?
Please answer the above.
Thank you
Details required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photographs.
I would like to know the following details.
1. Is this redness constant since past few years or is it increasing?
2. Does it disappear and reappears after friction like sex or masturbation or it remains same red ?
3. Are you taking medication for any other illness ?
Please answer the above.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
It has been pretty consistent, if it has it has been so gradual that I haven't even noticed.
It also stays the same for the most part all the time, maybe slightly more irritated after sex. But sometimes It does almost look a little like a bruise on the far right hand side but I only noticed that after new years along with a little ache.
I have not been taking any medication for anything.
It also stays the same for the most part all the time, maybe slightly more irritated after sex. But sometimes It does almost look a little like a bruise on the far right hand side but I only noticed that after new years along with a little ache.
I have not been taking any medication for anything.
Brief Answer:
Contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Probably it's contact dermatitis.
You can try a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
Use it for 15 days and let me know the results.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Contact dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Probably it's contact dermatitis.
You can try a mild steroid cream like cortisone.
Use it for 15 days and let me know the results.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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