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What Causes Bumps On Penis?
Question: Last night I was working in the yard for hours with ants and mosquitoes biting me constantly. I also had protected sex with a partner a few days ago. I woke up this morning with a bump on my penis that doesn't hurt or itch. I've never had anything like this before and I'm currently on only one medication called solodyn for acne.
Brief Answer:
Better pictures required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed both of your pictures and it seems to be mollusa contagiosum, a viral skin infection mostly contracted via sexual route in adults. Still its difficult to say anything specific because the clarity of pictures is not proper due to over proximity to lesion.
I would really appreciate if you can try to take better pictures from different distance with focus on lesion. You can try using macro mode with less zoom.
Hope you will revert soon.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Better pictures required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I have reviewed both of your pictures and it seems to be mollusa contagiosum, a viral skin infection mostly contracted via sexual route in adults. Still its difficult to say anything specific because the clarity of pictures is not proper due to over proximity to lesion.
I would really appreciate if you can try to take better pictures from different distance with focus on lesion. You can try using macro mode with less zoom.
Hope you will revert soon.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have uploaded 3 more pictures. please let me know if you need more doctor.
Brief Answer:
Removal via electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting additional pictures.
I would like to stick to my original diagnosis of Mollusca contagiosum.
I recommend you to get it treated as early as possible to prevent further spread as these are highly contagious. The best treatment would be complete removal of mollusca with an electrocautery (kind of a machine) by a certified dermatologist.
I would recommend you certain tests like VDRL and HIV Antibody test to rule out any associated sexaully transmitted infections.
Also I would insist upon complete examination of your partner and treat her if any focus of infection found.
Meanwhile, while the lesions are active try to abstain from any form of intercourse.
Hope you will get well soon.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Removal via electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting additional pictures.
I would like to stick to my original diagnosis of Mollusca contagiosum.
I recommend you to get it treated as early as possible to prevent further spread as these are highly contagious. The best treatment would be complete removal of mollusca with an electrocautery (kind of a machine) by a certified dermatologist.
I would recommend you certain tests like VDRL and HIV Antibody test to rule out any associated sexaully transmitted infections.
Also I would insist upon complete examination of your partner and treat her if any focus of infection found.
Meanwhile, while the lesions are active try to abstain from any form of intercourse.
Hope you will get well soon.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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