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What Causes Red Spots Around The Shaft Of Penis?
Question: Hello there i have some type of red spots around the shaft and head of my penis
Below is a picture of my penis with red spots not sure what it is it itches here and there but not as bad also sometimes the spots can get a little dry like dry skin.
Below is a picture of my penis with red spots not sure what it is it itches here and there but not as bad also sometimes the spots can get a little dry like dry skin.
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Here you go this is the pic
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus; topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you. I have reviewed the image.
This is Lichen planus.
Lichen planus usually presents as itchy, red/ purple, raised, flat topped and scaly lesions.
Skin, Oral mucosa as well as Genital mucosa may be involved with lichen planus.
Do you have itchy, red/ purple, raised lesions elsewhere on body as well? like legs, abdomen, arms?
Lichen planus is a steroid responsive skin condition.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
This is a prescription steroid and therefore you need to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
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Lichen planus; topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you. I have reviewed the image.
This is Lichen planus.
Lichen planus usually presents as itchy, red/ purple, raised, flat topped and scaly lesions.
Skin, Oral mucosa as well as Genital mucosa may be involved with lichen planus.
Do you have itchy, red/ purple, raised lesions elsewhere on body as well? like legs, abdomen, arms?
Lichen planus is a steroid responsive skin condition.
I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment, twice daily for 2-4 weeks.
This is a prescription steroid and therefore you need to talk to your doctor for the needful.
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No just on that area and it does itch from time to time. Is this something serious? Is it and STD? And will it go away with medications or with hydrocortozone.
Brief Answer:
Mid-potent topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not an STD and it is not contagious. It is not a serious skin condition.
Hydrocortisone is the mildest of topical steroids. It is too mild for it to work on this.
I would suggest a mid potent topical steroid like mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment, twice daily for 2-3 weeks and then follow up again.
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Mid-potent topical steroids
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It is not an STD and it is not contagious. It is not a serious skin condition.
Hydrocortisone is the mildest of topical steroids. It is too mild for it to work on this.
I would suggest a mid potent topical steroid like mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment, twice daily for 2-3 weeks and then follow up again.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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