Red Penis Dots Culprit: Meet Purpura
March 7, 2020Especially among fair skinned men, a red penis is nothing unusual. Often the penis skin has a reddish tinge to it naturally, and when a flow of blood rushes to the penis in order to engorge it and prepare it for sex, it often becomes a very red penis indeed. Sometimes, however, there may be red dots that appear on the penis, and a man may see these and wonder if this is a penis health issue. Several things could be responsible, among them the condition known as purpura (or at times as idiopathic or immune thrombocytopenic purpura).
What is purpura?
Sometimes known as blood spots or as blood spots or as skin hemorrhages, purpura are red or purple colored spots that appear on the surface of the skin. (They can also appear on organs, mucus membranes or in the mouth.)
In general, purpura are classified as thrombocytopenic or as non-thromboctyopenic. The difference between the two is fairly simple. If it is thrombocytopenic, that means that one’s platelets counts are lower than they should be. If it is non-thrombcytopenic, the n there’s nothing wrong with one’s platelet counts.
When a low platelet count is not the issue, common causes of purpura include weak or inflamed blood vessels; scurvy, which occurs when the body doesn’t get enough vitamin C; any medications that may have an impact upon platelet function; specific congenital disorders; or conditions that interfere with the blood’s ability to clot appropriately.
And when low platelet count IS a concern, there are several factors that could be responsible. Immune or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura describes a condition in which the body’s immune system starts attacking its platelets. Several other medical conditions, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, HIV and hepatitis C can lower platelet counts as well, as can infections in the blood or certain medications.
Purpura can appear anywhere on the body, including as purple or red penis dots. Sometimes they appear widely space apart, sometimes clustered together.
Treatment
So a guy notices he has these red penis dots. What does he do?
The first order of business is to see a doctor and get it properly diagnosed. Assuming it is indeed purpura, the doctor will then try to determine the cause so that he will know the appropriate treatment. For example, if scurvy is the cause, increasing vitamin C consumption may be the first step.
When low platelet counts are involved, the doctor will want to get that count raised to a more typical number. Frequently the first line of treatment is the use of corticosteroids. This essentially tells your immune system to chill out a little, hopefully enough so that it stops killing platelets. This can take a little while, usually anywhere from a couple of weeks to six or seven weeks.
Sometimes purpura can be more severe and lead to bleeding rather than just red dots. In such cases, or in cases in which corticosteroids don’t appear to be effective, a doctor may recommend intravenous immunoglobulin (usually referred to as IVIG).
There also are several other medications which may be utilized to combat the diminished platelet situation.
Purpura can be a recurring problem, so men should keep an eye out for it and report it to their doctors if it does return.
When not caused by purpura, a red penis also is a sign of good penis health, which can be enhanced by the regular application of a top drawer penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). The best oil will contain arginine, an amino acid which helps maintain penile blood vessel health, often a problem with purpura. In addition, find an oil that contains vitamin D3, the so-called "miracle vitamin," which has proven benefits in fighting diseases and supporting healthy cellular function.
Posted by John Dugan. Posted In : Men's Health
