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What Could Red, Painful Bump On Penis Which Has Turned Dark Blueish Purple Dot Indicate?
I recently noticed a pimple on my penis that was quite painful for a couple days and then popped a little bit and then got smaller after another couple days. It was mainly just a single red bump on the shaft with no signs of any other bumps around it. Now that red bump has turned into a dark blueish purple dot that isn t painful but I m still concerned. I m scared to talk to anyone about it in person. Is this herpes? A different STD? please help
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
As you describe, it can be a vascular lesion. But the exact pathology can be determined by a dermatologist by examining it.
I recommend you to show the lesion to a nearby dermat.
If by putting pressure it diminishes, it is more likely to be of vascular lesion.
Inflammatory lesions have pain associated with it.
Description provided is less to make a calculated guess.
I recommend you to show the lesion to a nearby dermat.
If by putting pressure it diminishes, it is more likely to be of vascular lesion.
Inflammatory lesions have pain associated with it.
Description provided is less to make a calculated guess.
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