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Suggest Treatment For Bumps On The Penile Shaft

Posted on Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Question: Hello. I am a little concerned with a small bump on the shaft of my penis. I have always had what looked to be a hair follicle with a small blackhead. I sometimes would be able to squeeze it but it would come back. Always pretty small so I wasn't concerned with it. However a few weeks ago I plucked a hair that was coming out of it and it left a small dark bump that I cannot even squeeze. Is there anything that I can try to get rid of this bump? Also, if I wanted to see a doctor to check it out, would a dermatologist be most apppropriate? Thanks so much

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
upload an image

Detailed Answer:
hello.thank you for writing to us

i am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).i have gone through your query and i have noted your concern

I request you to kindly upload an image in Reports Section so that i am able to guide you better.

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 hours later)

OK here is a picture. Stupidly I tried to squeeze it and pick at it because I was frustrated so it is irritated.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Instructions to follow

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you.
I have reviewed the Image.
It seems like a blocked hair follicle i.e a comedone.
Dont squeeze it. Let the irritation subside. You may use a topical antibacterial e.g mupirocin ointment Or fucidin ointment to help resolve it faster.
Once the irritation subsides, you may use a topical retinoid e.g retino- A 0.025% cream(contains tretinoin 0.025%), once daily at night, specifically over this spot. Use this cream sparingly as this cream can cause irritation if used excessively. This cream would help exfoliate the comedone.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 minutes later)

Ok thank you very much. Do I need a prescription from a doctor for the retinoid cream?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Contact your general physician

Detailed Answer:
hi.

you may need to contact your primary care physician for a prescription.

Regards

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