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Dermatology  (Expert Forum)
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Red dry/wrinky rash and bumps on penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
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Red dry/wrinky rash and bumps on penis

by worried044, Jul 05, 2007 12:00AM
I am a 29 year old male, who about 6 months ago had unprotected sexual contact with a girl, with minimal penetration. I had no sexual contact thereafter.
About 2 months afterwards i got a red rash on the head of my penis around towards the rim under where the foreskin normally covers, about 1.5cm x .5cm.
I tried to leave it exposed and dry and within a week it reduced, but didn't ever quite go away. Ever since then (several months) it is still slightly red in the area, and a bit dry or wrinkly looking when flaccid. When erect the head of the penis has these red bumps like pin heads over the area. It has never been itchy or painful. Ever since the first rash appeared and then settled, it hasn't gotten any worse or better, just hangs around and I am too nervous to have any sexual interaction. It has been like this for months now.
images:
http://80.169.25.135/tmp/1088/pics/soft1.jpg (shows the area of redness/dry ness, you can't quite see the redness very well)
http://80.169.25.135/tmp/1088/pics/soft2.jpg
http://80.169.25.135/tmp/1088/pics/errect1.jpg (bumps)
http://80.169.25.135/tmp/1088/pics/errect2.jpg
The images show the area of the rash and the bumps.
I tried some thrush cream and saw no change. I am very worried it is herpes.
please help.
worried

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 06, 2007 12:00AM
It's not herpes.  Not thrush either.  Just some irritation.  Try some over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day, and see a doctor if it doesn't go away in a week.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (6)

by Dominic264, Jul 11, 2007 12:00AM
i kinda have the same problem except mines is itchy and its burns when i go to wash it and gets really inflamed and red. it has happened 2 times. . .one about a year ago and once now. . both after unprotected sex. i dont think its herpes becuase it never happens when i use protection only when i dont. . im thinkin its just irritation from frictions or something but im really not sure i can post picz if neccesary. . .please help

by Dominic264, Jul 11, 2007 12:00AM
HERE ARE THE PICS:
http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/19864/2000851205304285675_rs.jpg

http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/20940/2000822298202846589_rs.jpg

http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/20354/2000833952308862088_rs.jpg

http://aycu34.webshots.com/image/20193/2000881633618103557_rs.jpg

http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/21170/2000896890761105714_rs.jpg

by James36, Jul 17, 2007 12:00AM
I am also having a problem like this except my penis is dry and the skin has turned wrinkly. Its happened ever since i went to the beach and i tried to leave it alone but it has just gotten worse and worse. Please advise.

by JMAN24, Jul 22, 2007 12:00AM
hi i want to kow what is it? I have little tiny bumps on my head and light rashes under and below my head and on the body part it looks to me that i have little tiny bumps that is noticable. can you tell me what it is you can email me at ***@****.

by Sealguy, Jul 25, 2007 12:00AM
Same situation with the beach - any cures?
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