small bumps on penis

[gtp2188]

About 2 months ago after having protected sex with my girlfriend these small red bumps appeared on the glans of my penis. They were sore for like a day then after that they started drying up and just becoming dry spots and then went away and about three more just appeared and I cant figure out what it is. From pictures of std's it does not look like any of them it is not clustered just three random bumps. I can provide pictures if necessary. Please help!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to allergic reaction, scabies or heat rash( less likely). If it is painful then herpes is an important possibility. Scabies is a contagious  skin infection caused by a parasite – the mite, which burrows under the host’s skin and causes intense allergic itching. It is transmitted from objects or beddings, but more with direct skin- to – skin contact.
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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[gtp2188]

I put some hydrocortisone and also tried this psoriasis cream and they are not as raised as they used to be but still red spots.

[gtp2188]

And also my skin has become pretty itchy on my legs chest and arms