What Causes Bumps In The Genital Area Along With Burning Urination?

Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016

Question: 5 days ago I had burning urination. I went to the doctor the next day and had an STD screen with lab. They told me that I did not have any STI's. Yesterday I noticed 3 separate bumps, and today the burning urination stopped. I am trying to find what these bumps are. Thanks for your time!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Did you had sexual contact 5 days back ?
2. Are these lesions water filled ?
3. Is there any pain ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Good morning sir,

1. I have not had any sexual contact in at least 3 weeks
2. I do not know what is inside because I did not want to pop them for fear of spreading
3. There was pain before but not now.

Would an antibiotic help?

Thanks doc

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like bacterial infection.
You can apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.
Apply this twice daily for a week.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina