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What Causes Red Lesions On Penis?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: lesions on penis red bumps on penis head
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Herpes, some other bacterial, parasitic infection

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic!

It sounds like a skin infection or sexually transmitted diseases like Herpes, some other bacterial, parasitic infection or viral infections.

Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out.

I am not sure whether there was any recent sexual contact, but if it is there, it is better to undergo few STD screening tests.

Condition like balanoposthitis which is inflammation of glans penis and foreskin is common in elderly. Diabetes is risk factor. Kindly get checked for it also from a Dermatologist.

Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.
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What Causes Red Lesions On Penis?

Brief Answer: Herpes, some other bacterial, parasitic infection Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank You for consulting HealthcareMagic! It sounds like a skin infection or sexually transmitted diseases like Herpes, some other bacterial, parasitic infection or viral infections. Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. I am not sure whether there was any recent sexual contact, but if it is there, it is better to undergo few STD screening tests. Condition like balanoposthitis which is inflammation of glans penis and foreskin is common in elderly. Diabetes is risk factor. Kindly get checked for it also from a Dermatologist. Stay healthy and thank you for consulting! You can contact me again anytime, if you need clarifications or further assistance in future. Kindly rate the answer if you are satisfied.