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[NickM1989]

I had these red rashes/spots on the tip of my penis and when i stretch my skin on the penis i can see red bumps under the skin...i haven't got checked yet because I'm afraid to tell my parents and afraid of what this is.I Have never had a symptom effect except my **** will burn once in awhile. I used hydrocortizone and it looks like its getting a little bit better not sure...can you please tell whats wrong?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. Also wear cotton undergarments. Application of mild corticosteroid cream and oral antiinflammatories like ibuprofen/acetaminophen are also helpful. If the symptoms are severe then it will be best to consult a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[NickM1989]

thank for you answering is there any over the counter treatment?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to dermatitis skin or chafing skin and the small bumps can be due to pearly penile papules. Pearly penile papules are small dome-shaped to filiform skin-colored papules that typically are located on the sulcus or corona of the glans penis.

They are a natural occurrence on the penis.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.