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A 39-year-old male asked:
Only sex w wife. i hv dark spots on head of penis aftr mastrbating/wiping w rough paper towel. dr thought it was glands. hpv or herpes? no puss/pain
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Not enough info...: Without a direct look these spots, it is surely hard to give right diagnosis although sebaceous glands or pearly penile papules or foreskin-related rash, etc. may be. Clinically, if not increasing in size & number, not changing in their look, and not hurting, they are probably nothing serious; if so, leave them alone and see. If not, to to be re-evaluated in 6-12 months is reasonable.
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Apr 1, 2016
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
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Thanks for the thanks -- but you had nothing to apologize for!
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Herpes? I have several red spots on the penis head, foreskin is a bit inflamed, some discomfort. Red spots have been there for over two weeks now, no fluid just red sores. Noticed it first after sex?
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Herpes is possibility as is HPV (wart virus). Do see doc for exam & tests for STI's
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