small, red, numb spot on penis shaft

[thebetrayedone]

Hello, I have had sex with multiple partners over the past year and today noticed that there are two spots on my penis shaft that are red, are small (about 5 mm in diameter), not raised, do not cause irritation or pain, do not discharge anything, and are noticeably numb when I rub them or when I masturbate.  They both have what appears to be a zit-like cover but when I remove the cover (about 1 mm) no discharge occurs.  I have not gotten sick recently, and I do not have any pain or irritation of any sort.  I am able to perform sexually as normal.

I noticed this last week and there were two other places but I thought them just to be rolled skin or something and removed them, but two new ones appeared and I'm very worried.  Does this sound like an STD?  Would you recommend that I stop having sex with my partner (I am not in a monogamous relationship).  I have made an appointment to be screened next week just in case.

Thanks in advance.

[thebetrayedone]

Thank you Dr. Hook!  I saw my local dermatologist and he said that it is likely MCV-2, though he wasn't sure since they are not raised at all, and since they are new, it was hard to diagnose what exactly they were.  

To be safe he said to abstain from sex for a month, told me to keep that appointment at the STD clinic just in case, and to monitor the lesions over that month.  He also took liquid nitrogen and treated the areas around the lesions.  He said he would be surprised if it was a more serious condition but said to monitor it and let him know if it worsens.

Regards,
Patrick

[Edward W Hook, MD]

For me to try to make a diagnosis over the internet is not in your best interest.   You need to be examined.  This could most easily be carried out at your local STD Clinic.  Alternatively you could see a dermatologist.

From the sounds of things, since new lesions are appearing, the possibilities include molluscum contagiousum or folliculitis, among other things.  I would suggest you stop rubbing and picking at the lesions as this can make diagnosis difficult and have a knowledgeable clinician take a look.

Since I can’t say what this might be, it might be in your partners' best interest if you abstain from sex until you've had someone take a look.

Hope this helps. EWH