Red Spots On The Head Of Your Penis

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Posted by Anonymous

Hi for about a year now ive had re-occuring red spots on the head of my penis, they are almost lesian like only the size of say the nib of a pen. I went to two local GUM clinics to try and find out what it is, all i got was that it could just be a... Read more »

What are these tiny pin head bright red spots?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

They are on my upper arm and chest, pin head size and bright red, they look like dots of paint. There are 8 on my left arm and 4 on my chest. They have been there for a week or so. Are they in any way connected to a possible STD? Or even ARS?... Read more »

red spots

Posted by Anonymous

Please help has anyone with hiv had these symptons, im going for my test on monday , i just need some support. Its the third time ive had the test but since these symptons have started i havent been re-tested...this is about a year since last test.
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Red Bump on the penis

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have a little red bump or sore on my penis, is this normal amongst guys ? Read more »

red spots on upper chest

Posted by Anonymous

i have red spots on my upper chest under my skin some bumps to, the same on my legs,alot of gas,and bloating,strange headache often,tested- about 2 1/2 years ago, been with two people, about 7mos ago unprotected sex, could this be some sighs of hiv,... Read more »

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bumps on head of penis

There are tiny slightly red, usually very close to same color of the skin,bumps on the head of my penis at times that come and go. They dont itch or have any pain. I do have Foreskin that was not cut. Do you know what this may be? ...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

It is difficult to tell from your description to what the bumps on your penis are related. Even if your description were more detailed, you should receive diagnoses of conditions from a doctor, in person. If you would like to get an idea of what... Read more »

little white spot on penis

i have being developed with many white spot jes below the dick head. They are growing around that area. This has been appeared ever since i was 15-16 and now i am 21 years old. Wht does that mean? i never have sex before, jes masturbation...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

I can't tell you what these white spots are related to. They are unlikely to be sexually transmitted if they have been there for some time (before you were sexually active?) and do not cause any discomfort. To be sure, you might want to have... Read more »

There's a spot on my penis - what disease?

Dear Doc, First off, I would like to say a big "thank you" for everything you're doing. It's amazing that the internet can be so large, but there is only one decent page that really tries to answer people's questions, yours....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

I cannot tell you what it is that may be causing this spot. All I can tellyou is that if you are concerned about this spot on your penis, that you seeyour doctor. I cannot diagnose what it is that you may have via thecomputer. I can't... Read more »

Penis head inflammation after vaginal sex

From time to time I get an inflammation of my penis head, actually under the foreskin where it attaches to the penis shaft (I am not circumsized). Usually I wash and this goes away. I write now because the other day I had unprotected sex with my...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Inflammation of the glans (head of the penis) is more common among uncircumcised males. It can be caused by poor hygiene, infections, or allergic reactions. Consider seeing a doctor for evaluation, especially if the inflammation is accompanied by... Read more »

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