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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
red spots on penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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red spots on penis
by sava, Dec 21, 2002 12:00AM
I have recently noticed several red spot on the head of my penis.
I started getting these symptoms at the same time I started taking Minocycline 100mg and after I had unprotected sex with a girl i really didn’t know.
At that time, the head of my penis was pilling and itching. This went on for 2 weeks and gradually disappeared. Now, there are several spots. I touched one of them and the spot that only looked like pus actually pilled, leaving a little sore point. While I was using it, the red bumps were there but there was usually one that was very small. Now, there are several.
I stopped using Minoclycline two week ago, and i used it again two days ago and now I’m scared this might be a STD.
Please help.
I started getting these symptoms at the same time I started taking Minocycline 100mg and after I had unprotected sex with a girl i really didn’t know.
At that time, the head of my penis was pilling and itching. This went on for 2 weeks and gradually disappeared. Now, there are several spots. I touched one of them and the spot that only looked like pus actually pilled, leaving a little sore point. While I was using it, the red bumps were there but there was usually one that was very small. Now, there are several.
I stopped using Minoclycline two week ago, and i used it again two days ago and now I’m scared this might be a STD.
Please help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 22, 2002 12:00AM
, Dec 22, 2002 12:00AM
I don't think so. Little red spots don't sound like herpes or syphilis to me, or like anythning to do with Minocycline. They do sound like the possible result of friction. I would keep the area moist (vaseline, etc.), don't rub or examine the area too closely, and see if the spots don't go away in a week or 10 days. If they're still there then, or if they go away and come back, you should show them to a doctor.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
