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I have a red spot on penis head,it is not painful or itchy ,it goes away when i put hydrocortisone on it but comes back when i stop using it?

Q: i have a red spot on penis head,it is not painful or itchy ,it goes away when i put hydrocortisone on it but comes back when i stop using it?

: I would just leave it alone. You can get it checked out if it is growing or changing. Avoid putting steroid on the penis. Prolonged steroid use can cause rash.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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I would just leave it alone. You can get it checked out if it is growing or changing. Avoid putting steroid on the penis. Prolonged steroid use can cause rash.

Answered 8/15/2022

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A member asked:

I have a red spot on penis head,it is not painful or itchy ,it goes away when i put hydrocortisone on it but comes back when i stop using it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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