Red spots on dick

A year-old man presents with an asymptomatic but worrisome to him penile rash that manifested over a two-day period several weeks ago. OTC miconazole cream, triple-antibiotic creams, and most recently, a two-day course of fluconazole mg bid have not helped. The patient denies any sexual exposure outside his marriage, as does his wife. Both are in good health in other respects, although the wife has been treated for lymphoma long since declared cured. At first, the patient denies any other skin problems.

Spots, lumps and bumps on the penis can cause embarrassment and, for a minority of men, health and sexual function issues. We ask two specialists how blemishes on the penis are treated, what is common and what is not, and why it is important to visit a GP or sexual clinic if in doubt. The news that men are extremely attached to their penises, literally and emotionally, will come as no surprise to either gender. A man's sense of masculinity is often linked to his sexual organ. Unsightly blemishes down there - particularly those that are sexually transmitted - can not only be damaging to a guy's vanity but, for the unlucky few, their long-term health. Among the most common are the wonderfully alliterative pearly penile papules, small flesh-coloured lumps that tend to circle the head of the penis in one or two rows - these are just a normal part of your penis and can't be caught or passed on. Occasionally, similar-looking papules may have a belly button-like dimple in the top and be scattered across the penis - these are more likely to be molluscum contagiosum instead.

In some cases, red spots may result from poor hygiene or a minor irritation. These spots typically disappear in a day or two. Red spots that develop as a result of something more serious, such as a sexually transmitted infection STI , typically last longer and are accompanied by other symptoms. Read on to learn what symptoms to watch for, how each condition might be treated, and when to see your doctor.

Back to Men's health. If you're worried, see your GP or visit a local sexual health clinic. These are small flesh-coloured lumps normally found on the head of the penis.