Red area on penis

Now as far as I can remember, I've never had anything like this before.Last night after masturbating, I found a noticable red area. it is right along the point where the haft meets the head. As far as I can tell, it doesn't seem to be raised or have any bumps or anything, just a color change. It is not painful. One of the best ways I can think of to describe it would be what it might look like if you had recieved oral sex froma girl with lipstick on and a little rubbed off on your penis.

Now, I have had similar things pop up pn my right had from time to time. Just in case that may play a factor here.

I haven't had any exposures since my last STD test in April which came back negative across the board. And other than handjobs and fingering, I having done much of anything in the last 3 years.

Sometimes when I masturbate I use my siliva as a lubricant. I don't know that that could be an issue at all.

I guess my question is, does this sort of thing sound like anything problematic or do you think it might just be a typical issue? Any reccomendations here?

[jayman1ppu]

Now that i've looked into it more, it appears to be in the area of the glans (glands). And although it doesn't seem to look remotely like one of the 22 conditions apparently associated with this type of thing, the two that is seems most like seem to be annoying but harmless.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination,confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be folliculitis,contact dermatitis,rash due to friction rub with clothes, dermatitis (atopic, contact, allergic),excessive sweating causing sweat dermatitis or balanitis(due to an underlying infection (bacterial and fungal as well as other organisms) .

You may try calamine lotion on the rash.You should also maintain hygiene and try to keep the area clean and dry, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing. Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics.You can also use a barrier cream with zinc oxide paste or calamine lotion or a mild steroid cream like dermacort on the rash. If the bumps are itchy,you  can take some antihistaminic like benadryl or Claritin.

If the symptoms persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[jayman1ppu]

I'm actually away from home right now and went to the beach. Maybe it's the salt water, heat, or just time away to relax but it seems slightly better so far. Not gone but better. I'll keep you posted.