What Causes A Large Pimple In The Pubic Area After Unprotected Sex?
Question: Hi doctor, im not sure who is best to ask but i had unprotected sex about 2 weeks ago. 2 days after my foreskin swelled and once pulled back, skin was flaking when i rubbed it with my nail. It was quite moist and had a 'very slight' smell (i couldve been over senative). A couple days after that small red dots appeared at the top of my penis head. My tight red foreskin and small red dots stayed for about 1 week until they have slightly vanished away at the moment and redness has gone done. It does NOT hurt when i pee or anything like that, i wash throughly every morning in the shower and my hegene is extremely well, i wash my foreskin every morning as my foreskin is easily retractable. I must note, about 5 days ago i devloped what i think is a large blind pimple in my pub area, its not too sore and hasnt really changed size... What could i have doctor? I have pictures if you like?
Brief Answer:
Likely fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the details.
It may be due to fungal infection with the given description.
You can send clear photos of the Lesion for clarification.
Check whether your partner has white discharge or fungal infection/Other STDs.
It is good you are maintaining hygiene.
You can get back for any clarification with details and clear photos.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Likely fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the details.
It may be due to fungal infection with the given description.
You can send clear photos of the Lesion for clarification.
Check whether your partner has white discharge or fungal infection/Other STDs.
It is good you are maintaining hygiene.
You can get back for any clarification with details and clear photos.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Dr Bharatesh, i am un able to get in contact with my partner as it was a one night occurance. Please see attached images. I have taken them today and it has been 2 weeks since unprotected intercourse - it was much more red 1 week ago around the head, swollen foreskin and dots around the tip - however this is not so evident in the pictures. You may see slight discolour on the tip of the head. I must note, although this incident happended 2 weeks ago, 1 week ago i did have protected intercourse with another partner and noticed it flared back up really red and the red dots on the tip were visible after i took the condom off. Could that be a reactiation to the condom? They are SKIN branded condoms and have extra lubrication on them as advetised on the packaging. However i have used these condoms before with no irratation in the past. Is the lump/blind pimple in my pubic region anything to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Likely due to fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos.It appears to be likely due to fungal infection.
Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
If needed you can apply topical antifungal cream like candid.Avoid friction and irritaion.
Lump in the pubic region may be due to infection or follicuitis.You can apply topical antibiotic cream.Consult your doctor if these do not subside.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Likely due to fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thank you for follow up query.
I have gone through the photos.It appears to be likely due to fungal infection.
Please clean the area with warm water twice daily.
If needed you can apply topical antifungal cream like candid.Avoid friction and irritaion.
Lump in the pubic region may be due to infection or follicuitis.You can apply topical antibiotic cream.Consult your doctor if these do not subside.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad