spots an glans

[SAMMY100100]

hello. From the last 2 weeks I am having small res pappules on my glans penis.
I know it is not really serious because I am not sexually active and these pappules come and go and keep changing their places on the glans.
They are painless and sometimes heal with a blister formation.
I am not quite sure but i think all it began after i used a soap that was quite irritant on my glans. That time it began as a red rash but now the rash has gone away and recurrent pappules have started appearing.
I thought of applying an antifungal and steroid preperation though it can't be fungus as i used to clean my glans daily.
Some body please suggest some appropriate cream for this 'irritation balanitis' as i think.
Thank u and pardon me for my 'not so good' english.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can Neosporin for the time being. Genital herpes appears as one or more blisters on or around the genitals or rectum. The blisters break, leaving tender ulcers (sores) that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. It is less likely to be herpes but if the symptoms persist then get it examined from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[SAMMY100100]

So doctor can i use neosporin cream for now. And its really not
herpes because i am not sexually active and those things are really
not painful only slightly itchy.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

These small bumps can be due to folliculitis or cysts.  If they are painful blister like sores then herpes should be ruled out. You should keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics.

Also use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and get cysts ruled out.

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.