small red bumps

[Saintsgrl]

My fiancee has noticed that he has tiny red bumps on his penis. he says thye appear when he sleeps with no clothes on and after a couple of days the will disappear.  He also said that there are about 5-12 tiny red bumps and they almost look like smaill pimples.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This rash can be due to contact dermatitis, sweat dermatitis or folliculitis skin. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Saintsgrl]

also he said they do not itch are burn or anything of that sort. the little red bumps are just there. it almost looks as though its little flea bites. we do have a dog that sleeps in the room with us.  but its weird how its just in that location and happens every once in a while.  can someone please tell me what it is?