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Question: I have a bump on the mid bottom side of my penis and it's freaking me out. I had unprotected sex one time about a month ago. It isn't too big but it has some weight and it's red in the middle. It's the weekend so I can't go get it checked out so i'm posting this. I have no signs or symptoms of anything other than the bump. Please help me!
Brief Answer:
Most likely small boils or cystic acne.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have carefully seen the picture that you uploaded.
It is likely to be a small boil or cystic acne at the shaft of penis which would I keep as the first most possible diagnosis.
It would be very unlikely to be due to some STDs,so if you are bothered about it,then I would say not to worry.
However,appropriate blood tests will confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile,following treatment would be helpful till you visit to your doctor.
1) Antibiotic: You can take oral antibiotics like cephalosporins (cefadroxyl 500 mg or cefixime 200 mg) for a shorter course but for that,you will need prescription from some local doctor or GP.
2) Local antiseptic cream/ointment application:-
Clean off and wipe off the area clean and dry,following which apply local antiseptic like neosporin cream.
Take over the counter pain killer like tab.ibuprofen if you experience pain.
The bumps should start subsiding after 3 to 4 of ointment applications and oral medicines.
In case not, then it would be good to see dermatologist who will take complete history and thoroughly clinical examination with some relevant tests.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Most likely small boils or cystic acne.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have carefully seen the picture that you uploaded.
It is likely to be a small boil or cystic acne at the shaft of penis which would I keep as the first most possible diagnosis.
It would be very unlikely to be due to some STDs,so if you are bothered about it,then I would say not to worry.
However,appropriate blood tests will confirm the diagnosis.
Meanwhile,following treatment would be helpful till you visit to your doctor.
1) Antibiotic: You can take oral antibiotics like cephalosporins (cefadroxyl 500 mg or cefixime 200 mg) for a shorter course but for that,you will need prescription from some local doctor or GP.
2) Local antiseptic cream/ointment application:-
Clean off and wipe off the area clean and dry,following which apply local antiseptic like neosporin cream.
Take over the counter pain killer like tab.ibuprofen if you experience pain.
The bumps should start subsiding after 3 to 4 of ointment applications and oral medicines.
In case not, then it would be good to see dermatologist who will take complete history and thoroughly clinical examination with some relevant tests.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks for your reply. I was wondering why you think that it wouldn't be due to STDS? I hope that's the case, but I'm so worried at the moment. What would be the cause of the boil or cystic acne down there? And can they spread? Do you have a pretty good idea that it isn't herpes from the picture? Sorry for all the questions, just want to be sure!
Brief Answer:
Does not look to be herpes from the picture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the quick reply,
I mentioned that it is not likely to be related to STDs because of the reason you had a unprotected intercourse one month ago.
Boil occurs commonly due to bacterial infection (mostly staphylococcus aureus) in a person with poor nutrition or poor hygiene or might be problems with the immune system but the exact reason behind boil or cystic acne is not clear,it can occur anywhere in the body anytime without any particular reason.
From the picture,it does not look to be due to herpes or any other STDs as it looks like a just a small boil which can be treated easily with appropriate medications.
However,the lesion must be confirmed by relevant laboratory tests if this boil lasts longer despite treatment.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Does not look to be herpes from the picture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the quick reply,
I mentioned that it is not likely to be related to STDs because of the reason you had a unprotected intercourse one month ago.
Boil occurs commonly due to bacterial infection (mostly staphylococcus aureus) in a person with poor nutrition or poor hygiene or might be problems with the immune system but the exact reason behind boil or cystic acne is not clear,it can occur anywhere in the body anytime without any particular reason.
From the picture,it does not look to be due to herpes or any other STDs as it looks like a just a small boil which can be treated easily with appropriate medications.
However,the lesion must be confirmed by relevant laboratory tests if this boil lasts longer despite treatment.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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