Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year and have not had any sexual experience. I usually pay close attention to the hygiene and care of my genital area. Recently, while taking a shower, I accidentally noticed small red bumps on my penis, but there are not many of them. There is no itching or pain either. Now I am very worried about my condition. I have never had any sexual experience, so why would I have these symptoms? Am I infected with a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the appearance of red spots or small papules on the glans penis can be a symptom of various diseases, such as:Hyperkeratotic Erythroplasia manifests as one or multiple red spots on the glans, sometimes accompanied by erosion, crusts, or papillary hyperplasia. This condition may remain unchanged for years or potentially progress to cancer.
Balanoposthitis, which includes balanitis and posthitis, can be infectious or non-infectious, with infectious cases being more common in clinical practice. Infectious balanoposthitis is often caused by unprotected sexual contact, leading to infections with Candida, Trichomonas, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria.