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Suggest Treatment For Pimples On Penile Shaft

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Posted on Wed, 23 Dec 2015
Question: I have 5 to 10 small pimples on either side of the base of my penis shaft. I had recently shaved the area and following this had unusually rough sex. I believe this is folliculitis as there is a visible hair growing out of the top of each pimple. They are also separated by at least 5mm space.

I have not attempted to pop any and I feel no pain. Also, I feel no pain during urination and I am fairly sure this is not an STD.

What should I use to make these go away as quickly as possible? I heard Neosporin can help. Is there anything else and how quickly will they disappear under normal circumstances?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis; Oral and topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Images.

Yes, this seems like folliculitis. I can see a pus point capping each of the individual involved hair follicles and surrounding redness.
If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical antibacterial e.g either neosporin or mupirocin ointment, twice daily. I would also suggest a course of an Oral antibiotic for a week e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500 mg, three times a day, for a week.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)
How long does it usually take dis disappear using the cream and taking anti-biotics?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A week

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Should resolve within a week

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Is there an alternative to Neosporin? It is not available in my country. Would Gentamicin cream work instead? Or something else?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gentamicin should work

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Gentamycin cream should work fine for folliculitis.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Pimples On Penile Shaft

Brief Answer: Folliculitis; Oral and topical antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Images. Yes, this seems like folliculitis. I can see a pus point capping each of the individual involved hair follicles and surrounding redness. If I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical antibacterial e.g either neosporin or mupirocin ointment, twice daily. I would also suggest a course of an Oral antibiotic for a week e.g either Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500 mg, three times a day, for a week. Regards