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purplish bruise like spots on glans penis

by anxiety_driven, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
Since last July I've had these purplish spots, two on top and some smaller ones running up the right side of the Glans. They never change, they don't hurt. I've been seen by my primary and a urologist who both wern't sure but didn't think it looked like STD or cancerous. I've been sick since August with various throat swelling problems. Thought It might be HIV so I've been tested well outside the window period and I'm negative. I have had a dermatologist appointment scheduled since last November (For Feb 2nd) and the wait is incredible and is making my anxiety shoot through the roof.

1. Does this sound like anything anyone has heard of before?
2. Can vigorous masturbation lead to damaging the blood vessels? I used to do what's called 'The Denial' when I came which is pinching it off til I could get to a toilet or something. The marks look oddly in place with where I pinched...

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. I know this isn't a doctor moderated forum but you can generally find good advice here. Thanks. Sweating it out til Feb 2nd.
Member Comments (3)

by ryn21, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
None of your symptoms are typical or atypical of HIV.  Your symptoms are likely magnified by your anxiety.  More than likely, you have some minor irritation, maybe some conspicuous fordyce spots.  It doesnt sound like any STD.  Wait for the derm to examine you, which the prognosis will likely be nothing serious.

by anxiety_driven, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
To: ryn21
Yeah, I'm sure it'll turn out fine. But in the meantime what I've seen as far as Fordyce Spots don't match up with the purplish bruise looking things I have. Fordyce seems to be white bumps. These are big purple spots. Which is why it has me worried. Thanks for responding ryn21.

by Ryan400, Oct 07, 2007 02:03PM
To: ryn21
I have the same purple spots.  Its been some months now since you have posted your problem  Did you get any confirmation on what they were?

Ryan
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