red dots

[mikejones10]

About 2 months ago after having unprotected sex i noticed about a week later i had little red dots when i pulled back my foreskin. There werent any on the shaft or the head just little ones between the head and the pulled back foreskin part. As i was concerned i saw my GP where i was told it wasnt an std and it didnt look like herpies, which later on the screen test i had proved it wasnt. However after having sex again a month later the same problem came back lasting a few days then disapering. It doesnt hurt and that time i was protected, then recently i had sex again and it has just come back. I'm just wondering what it could be and should i visit my GP again? it doesnt hurt and the bumps arent raised or sore.

[mikejones10]

thanks for the reply, it only happens after certain times a few days later and then goes, its really strange. I'm going to see what happens next time and then consult my doctor to find out what i can do.

thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
One of the possibilities for your symptoms is rash due to friction rub or chafing. Chafing occurs when the skin becomes irritated by the friction caused by rubbing – either against other skin or against a foreign material. 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.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.