Red irritation on head of Penis

Question

I'm 42 yrs old.  Last week I noticed a red oval area on the top of head of my penis about the size of a dime.  The outside ring of the oval is slightly red, while the inside area is a normal skin color to slighly dry looking.  After about a week, the inside area of the ring is now starting to turn dry (almost flaky looking.)  I have not had unprotected sex for at least three weeks before this condition presented itself.  The area does not really itch and does not hurt if I touch it.

I did go camping a few days before the area presented and thought this might be a bug bite. Also, the showers taken during that trip are from well water with a high smell of sulphur in the water. 

Any help would be appreciated

electric · Answer

Hi

I have similar symptoms - when I roll back foreskin tight I also notice the skin i sweating - the rim of my knob gets red ( as does inner foreskin) after sex or masturbation...not sore,,,spots appear moreso after stimulation...knob gets dry looking, and a bit rough texture when air dried....I will go see dermo and see what verdict is - will post response

good luck

ForumMD-Rockoff · Answer

Not sure, although it certainly doesn't sound like an STD.  It probably isn't a bite (how would a bug get there?)  More than likely, it's a form of eczema.  Try leaving it alone and applying 1% hydrocortisone twice a day.  If it persists for a week or so, show a doctor.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

Red irritation on head of Penis

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