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What Causes Pimple Like Itchy Bumps On Penis?
Question: There are a small group of pimple like bumps on the side of my penis. They are shiny and tend to itch. I really don't know what they are.
Brief Answer:
Molluscum contagiosum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed molluscum contagiosum a viral infection.
It is a common infection and can be easily treated.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Molluscum contagiosum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed molluscum contagiosum a viral infection.
It is a common infection and can be easily treated.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a proper diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
attached Is a current photo.
Brief Answer:
Is there oozing ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Do you have any other symptoms like pain or burning in the lesions ?
Is there any fluid oozing out of these white bumps ?
Please answer the above.
These facts are important for reaching a diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Is there oozing ?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Do you have any other symptoms like pain or burning in the lesions ?
Is there any fluid oozing out of these white bumps ?
Please answer the above.
These facts are important for reaching a diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
symptoms are itching and swelling. once they open up fluid come out of it and leave a scar
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details.
Such symptoms are seen in fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole cream and oral fluconazole tablet.
This gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details.
Such symptoms are seen in fungal infection.
I treat such cases with topical clotrimazole cream and oral fluconazole tablet.
This gives good response within two weeks.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
thank you !
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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