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Red Spots on penis head, not itchy

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john57048
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I've had these spots on the head of my penis for quite a while (maybe a year), I thought it was from maybe dry skin so I've tried different moisturizer or natural oils, but none have helped. It doesn't really itch, and it is usually the most red after showering. Sometimes the red scales harden and become dryish. I could use any help, thank you.

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  • Wee_Dugie
    Wee_Dugie john57048

    Posted

    Okay guys this is a very common reaction on the head of a penis - here is some advice as to what to do initially, if things don't improve once you have your penile hygiene 100% in order, either update this forum, or see a Medical professional. Advice previously posted >>>>>

    Penile Hygiene

    The best approach is not to use ANY SOAP on the Glans - wash with water only EVERY time you have urinated, after sexual arousal, and ejaculation. If you are not circumcised, protect the Glans of your penis every time you take a shower by drawing the foreskin as far forward as you can, then wash everywhere else, thoroughly rinse off all the gels / shampoo and suchlike, then expose your glans wash it with the water only using the inside of your hand, then each time you have washed it you must make sure it is 100% dry immediately afterwards.

    After you have put this in place and you still have the situation going on you need to look at what else your penis is coming into contact with on a fairly regular basis.  The likely suspects are:-

    any chemical compounds such as skin cream / lotions, baby oil, oil based lubes, chemicals inside condoms (e.g. easy-on and spermicides) you need to exclude these one by one to discover the culprit

    if non of these make any difference you need to look to things such as washing powder in which you wash your clothes, and underwear in, in particular.  The simple alternative to washing powder is Liquid Soap Flakes, most sizeable supermarkets stock this in their own brand names - and you use this in your washing machine instead of powders or ANY fabric conditioner type additives.

    If all this produces no resolution to what you have, or your condition dramatically worsens, seek medical advice from your regular Doctor - but please note, many do not fully understand the differences between the potential skin conditions you may potentially have.  Therefore, the better course of action may be to see a Dermatologist, or alternatively, go to a Specialist Sexual Health Service and ask to see the duty Urologist.

    • john57048
      john57048 Wee_Dugie

      Posted

      I want to thank you deeply for taking the time to respond. I really appreciate the help. So do you think this is a common thing that happens in men? What would the diagnosis be called if there was a name? I’ve been very self conscious about it, especially with women and don’t want them to think I have an STD or anything.

      Would you rule out any type of balanitis / infection? Because I have never had any type of itching and it doesn’t seem to spread or anything.

      And lastly How should I cover my penis when showering If I am circumcised? Also is it okay to masterbate? Thank you so much.

    • Wee_Dugie
      Wee_Dugie john57048

      Posted

      SORRY THE ADVICE I HAVE POSTED PREVIOUSLY ON PENILE HYGIENE DID NOT FORMAT CORRECTLY AND MOST OF THE DETAIL IS MISSING IN MY INITIAL RESPONSE - I will post the detail again below in this response ........

      So, for any problem where there is a long term presence of spots / marks like this there are two main possibilities: i.) A dermatological reaction, or ii.) a skin condition such as Balanitis, of which Lichen Sclerosis is becoming the most common ( this is also known as Balinitis Xerotica Obliterans (BXO) in Males)

      John, obviously you cannot cover the head of your penis in the normal way - unfortunately, that is why a foreskin is there to provide - what is not widely recognised is that there are naturally present bacteria ('the good guys') on the head of an uncircumcised penis that help protect the head itself - circumcision removes the presence of this bacteria.

      In terms of masturbation or sexual activity, this will make any presence of a condition such as the spots shown in the photo above much worse - the choice is yours....

      Reposted detail ...

      Penile Hygiene

      The best approach is not to use ANY SOAP on the Glans - wash with water only EVERY time you have urinated, after sexual arousal, and ejaculation. If you are not circumcised, protect the Glans of your penis every time you take a shower by drawing the foreskin as far forward as you can, then wash everywhere else, thoroughly rinse off all the gels / shampoo and suchlike, then expose your glans wash it with the water only using the inside of your hand, then each time you have washed it you must make sure it is 100% dry immediately afterwards.

      After you have put this in place and you still have the situation going on you need to look at what else your penis is coming into contact with on a fairly regular basis.  The likely suspects are:-

      • any chemical compounds such as skin cream / lotions, baby oil, oil based lubes, chemicals inside condoms (e.g. easy-on and spermicides) you need to exclude these one by one to discover the culprit
      • if non of these make any difference you need to look to things such as washing powder in which you wash your clothes, and underwear in, in particular.  The simple alternative to washing powder is Liquid Soap Flakes, most sizeable supermarkets stock this in their own brand names - and you use this in your washing machine instead of powders or ANY fabric conditioner type additives.

        If all this produces no resolution to what you have, or your condition dramatically worsens, seek medical advice from your regular Doctor - but please note, many do not fully understand the differences between the potential skin conditions you may potentially have.  Therefore, the better course of action may be to see a Dermatologist, or alternatively, go to a Specialist Sexual Health Service and ask to see the duty Urologist.

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