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Suggest Treatment For Bumps Around Penis

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2015

Question: I have like 5 or 6 zit like bumps spread out just above my penis area. They do not itch but they look like zits and arent irritated. This couldnt be herpes?!

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Can you please provide a photo? Apart herpes, allergy or trauma during masturbation or sex can also be considered.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (47 minutes later)

This is really all I can get as a clear picture. I mean I wore the same underwesr for a few days in a row. But last time I had sex was unprotected sex was in the beginning of July. These i just noticed.

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
irritation of local skin due to poor hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for providing the requested photo.
I was going through them and I admit that their quality was poor to let me see more details.

However, from what I have noted, there seem to be skin irritation due to poor hygiene and wearing the same underwear for a few consecutive days.

Keep good local hygiene. I also noted that you shave the hair there. I advise not to shave the hair until improvement.

If no improvement within a few more days, and if the bumps will persist, I advise to consult further with a dermatologist as you might need specific treatment.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar