Since the red spots have been recurring for about a year and tend to appear after masturbation and settle with the ointment, local irritation or recurrent balanitis/dermatitis is a possibility. Friction, prolonged moisture, soaps or other irritants can inflame the penile skin, and balanitis can present with redness or spots. This pattern does not automatically suggest an STI, particularly when you have no sexual exposure. However, recurrent penile spots should ideally be examined during an active episode because different skin conditions can look similar.
Next Steps
Rather than repeatedly using the same antibacterial ointment whenever the spots appear, it would be better to have examine the area while the spots are present and identify whether the problem is irritation, fungal inflammation, dermatitis or another skin condition. Avoid vigorous masturbation temporarily while the skin is inflamed, and avoid applying unprescribed creams, especially combination steroid-antibiotic creams, repeatedly. For better treatment and personalised guidance, you may connect with us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5 for proper assessment and guidance.
Health Tips
Wash the penis gently with water and avoid soaps, shower gels, antiseptics and excessive scrubbing around the glans/foreskin. Dry the area gently after washing and reduce friction during masturbation; if the skin becomes irritated, allow it to heal completely before resuming. If you develop significant swelling, pain, discharge, ulcers, bleeding, difficulty retracting the foreskin or a persistent lesion that does not settle, seek an in-person examination promptly. Thank you