Ongoing Problem

[digitaldream]

I've had an ongoing problem with redness on the tip of my penis for quite some time.  I've been to several doctors, dermatologist, urologist, etc. and have not been able to pin down what the problem is.  Whenever I show them they don't see anything wrong or believe it's normal.  The redness is splotchy in nature and comes and goes. It's almost like there are little red dots underneath the skin There is also a burning sensation at the tip of my penis that is sporadic.  It does not normally happen when I urinate. For these reasons it does not appear to be an STD to them.  I've been tested for just about everything and all my results are negative.  It is most noticeable if I were to masturbate.  So it's not like I can really show them when I'm in for a visit.  I've even thought about bringing my digital camera so they can see, but didn't think that was appropriate either. I've already tried cortizone cream, taking saw palmetto, cran berry pills, etc.  I do not want to be subjected to evasive tests like a scope in my bladder when the problem is most likely not there.  I'm hoping that someone can make something of some pictures that I have taken.  

I sincerely hope someone can make something of these pics so that I can start to correct whatever undiscovered problem remains.

[digitaldream]

Ok.  Thank you so much for your help.  I've posted elsewhere and hope to get better feedback there.

[auntiejessi]

Good doctors don't diagnose solely by pics because a lot more goes into a diagnosis than looking.  There are tests, history, other symptoms, risk factors, etc.

Our experts, Drs Handsfield and Hook, do not post in this forum.

And it shouldn't even matter - you have tested negative for stds, so this doesn't even belong in this forum.

Aj

[digitaldream]

I've seen doctors respond to posts in these forums before.  I wasn't looking for a response from someone without medical background based on these pics.  Why wouldn't a good doctor be able to look at a picture and make some kind of diagnosis?  If you have other symptoms to go by as well I don't see why that wouldn't help.  My main problem has been that I have described certain symptoms and the doctors don't "see" anything wrong so they can't make a diagnosis.  This leads me to beleave that an accurate representation of the visual symptoms is extremely important.  By the way I have posted this in all relevant forums.

[auntiejessi]

We don't look at pics here, as we aren't doctors and can't diagnose.  A good doctor won't diagnose you based on pics either.

Since you tested negative for stds, you might want to post this in the dermatology forum.

Aj