What Causes Red Spots Around Penis Head?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: I have recently woken up with red spots all over my penis head, they don't itch and there not painful, i Domt think its an sti as I had safe sex with a condom over three weeks ago so could help me with what it is please?

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please attach clear images of the affected region

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Please attach clear images of the affected region for my examination.

Pleas also let me know the following:

+Did you wash up immediately after your sexual contact or masturbation and keep the region dry?
+Is it hot where you are?
+Do you often experience sweating in and/or around the groin region?
+During your sexual contact is only vaginal intercourse involved or even oral or anal sex?

I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further.

Thank you sir.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (8 minutes later)

Hello, i washed up as soon as i got home which was probably half an hour later, it is hot where we are at the minute and the groin region has been very sweaty, i had rashes each side of my thigh due to sweat i believe and vaginal and anal sex is involved, ive attached some photos

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Penile yeast infection (candidiasis)

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.

Thank you so much for your co-operation.

The attached images and the given history supports the diagnosis of a yeast infection. I would recommend a visit to your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and initiate the treatment.

Penile yeast infections are usually treated in the following manner:

+One time oral tablet of fluconazole 150 mg

and/or

+Topical anti-fungal cream or ointment (Easily available over the counter as well)

Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shoaib Khan (3 minutes later)

Thank you, so the pictures i shown you do they look like candidiasis? And is there anyway to treat it at home without foing to the doctos because i am embarrassed to go show him? Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes sir, here are a few suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.

I understand, do the following:

+Keep the region dry and clean at all times
+Take a shower at least twice a day and wipe the region dry
+Do not have sexual contact of any form, including masturbation
+Carry an extra pair of inner wear so you can change it when you start sweating around the groin region (around mid day)
+Try to get your hands on diflucan (fluconazole) 150 mg tablet (only one) from a medical store and take it
+Ask your pharmacist for any over-the-counter anti-fungal cream for the genitalia and use whatever is available to be applied to the region twice a day after cleaning the region and drying it

Please keep in touch with me and keep me updated as there may be a few other instructions and advise depending on your response. Please also feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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