working out too much?

[snoopy777]

i had unprotected sex with a female partner who only had sex with 1 other partner. She insisted that she was clean and had used protection. about a week after the event, i noticed 2 small red bumps on the top of my penis just below the head. In panic, i went to the free clinic to see if it were herpes or any other STD. She said it didn't look like herpes and the results of an STD came out negative. However, every time after sex, it seems to be irritated and flare up. At times they are unnoticeable and sometimes very noticeable. I recently changed my workout and am running 6 miles a day and running stairs. I have noticed that these bumps turn red and look really iritated after working out. They dont itch, burn or hurt. I am wondering what they are and if there is anyone who can help. Thanks for your time.

[snoopy777]

I looked at the pictures for the three of these and it doesnt look like any of them. Its like 2 small bumps, after a shower they seem to disappear. But after a work out, they seem to flare up a bit. I hope this helps? thanks for your time! greatly appriciated

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be - pearly penile papules, balanitis, folliculitis or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis.

'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'

'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '

It could be balanitis too. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Lack of aeration and irritation because of smegma and discharge surrounding the glans penis causes inflammation and edema.More common in uncircumcised males.

It  is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
One common organism associated with balanitis is a yeast known as Candida albicans.  Balanitis may occur because of excessive growth of Candida, due to moisture and warmth under the foreskin.

It can be treated by applying Miconazole, an anti-fungal medication.Most cases of balanitis can be controlled with medicated creams and good hygiene.


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