Patient's question:
I am 23 years old this year and have not had any sexual experience. I usually pay attention to the hygiene and maintenance of my private 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? Have I contracted a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the appearance of red spots or small papules on the glans penis can be indicative of various conditions, such as:Proliferative Erythema manifests as one or multiple red spots on the glans, sometimes accompanied by erosion, crusting, or papillary hyperplasia. This condition may remain unchanged for years or potentially progress to cancer.
Balanoposthitis, which includes balanitis (inflammation of the glans) and posthitis (inflammation of the foreskin), can be infectious or non-infectious, with infectious cases being more common in clinical practice. Infectious balanoposthitis is often caused by poor hygiene during sexual activity, leading to infections from Candida albicans, Trichomonas vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or other bacteria.