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I Have A Painful Bump On My Genitals. I Want
Question: I have a painful bump on my genitals. I want to make sure that it’s not a wart or other STD
Brief Answer:
Furuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the image.
It seems like a furuncle which is a skin and soft tissue infection rather than a wart or an STD. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment and Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Furuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and viewed the image.
It seems like a furuncle which is a skin and soft tissue infection rather than a wart or an STD. I suggest you to use an OTC topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment and Mupirocin ointment, twice daily for a week
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
thank you. i want to ask a few follow up questions to help confirm:
1) is it true that a wart would not have hair growing through it after only a few days?
2) is it true that genital warts take at least 3 weeks to appear after a sexual encounter?
3) is it true that warts aren%E2%80%99t painful to the touch?
1) is it true that a wart would not have hair growing through it after only a few days?
2) is it true that genital warts take at least 3 weeks to appear after a sexual encounter?
3) is it true that warts aren%E2%80%99t painful to the touch?
Brief Answer:
Regarding warts
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Warts are usually asymptomatic unless infected. They may appear within a few days or may take several months to manifest. Warts can arise on hair bearing skin so they may have hair growing through them. take care.
Regarding warts
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Warts are usually asymptomatic unless infected. They may appear within a few days or may take several months to manifest. Warts can arise on hair bearing skin so they may have hair growing through them. take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
are warts only on the surface of the skin or do they extend deeper?
my bump feels like a semi-hard ball deeper under the skin.
i%E2%80%99m just looking for more reasons to believe this couldn%E2%80%99t be a wart
my bump feels like a semi-hard ball deeper under the skin.
i%E2%80%99m just looking for more reasons to believe this couldn%E2%80%99t be a wart
Brief Answer:
Regarding genital lesion
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Warts are limited to skin. They have a rough or irregular surface like a cauliflower apart from being asymptomatic. Whereas a furuncle is usually nodular, deep and painful however it has a smooth surface.
take care
Regarding genital lesion
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Warts are limited to skin. They have a rough or irregular surface like a cauliflower apart from being asymptomatic. Whereas a furuncle is usually nodular, deep and painful however it has a smooth surface.
take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
it started off more like a cyst under the skin and i%E2%80%99ve had it for about 1 month now. is it normal to have for this long and not have healed on it%E2%80%99s own? i read that it only takes up to 3 weeks for a furuncle to heal
also, i read that they usually have a white tip like a pimple. but mine never developed this and seems to be draining under the skin. no pus ever came out of the top. is that normal for a furuncle or could it be something else?
also, i read that they usually have a white tip like a pimple. but mine never developed this and seems to be draining under the skin. no pus ever came out of the top. is that normal for a furuncle or could it be something else?
Brief Answer:
Regarding painful genital bump
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
That is an important piece of information. If it started as a cyst, then most likely the cyst has got infected thus leading to pain and swelling. I suggest you to take a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week. The cyst may need to be extracted after the infection resolves. Take care.
Regarding painful genital bump
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
That is an important piece of information. If it started as a cyst, then most likely the cyst has got infected thus leading to pain and swelling. I suggest you to take a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin for a week. The cyst may need to be extracted after the infection resolves. Take care.
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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