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What Causes Red Bumps On The Penile Shaft?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Nov 2017
Question: Hello i have a question about a red bump on the shaft of my penis. It looks like a pimple but its been there for a few weeks
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (0 minute later)
hello derar
many possibilities can be there
better if you attach a photo pic herewith as an attachment if no objection
in follow up premium question or
email at YYYY@YYYY
for any further assistance
thanks dear regards take care .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 minutes later)
Heres a pic
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
folliculitis or STD related .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* There are different possibilities as
- folliculitis - sexually transmitted disease related - others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Change in size since appearance .
2. Associated itching , pain if any .
3. History of unprotected sex sometime before the appearance of it .
4. Systemic illness as diabetes or others present or not .

Awaiting for your details .

Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (9 minutes later)
Its been quite a while since ive had unprotected sex. Long before this showed up. It hasnt changed size and only started hurting after i picked at it thinking it was a pimple
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
follow up .

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the details .

* Seems primary concern of bacterial infection .

* Recommendations at present

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid .
- Local application of Polymycin cream 3 times a day .
- In our clinic we recommend antibiotics of cephalosporin group for which you
have to get prescription with your doctor .

- Wear loose , clean , cotton inner wears .
- Avoid scratching or picking it .
- Tab. advil ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals preferably with antacids help
with its NSAID property .
- Avoid intercourse at present .
- Keep watch on its size and progress .

* Follow up recommended after 3 days for further action plan .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (19 minutes later)
What would cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Different reasons given .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear

* Possible different reasons are

- Balanitis ( from hygiene issue or bacterial infection )
- Yeast infection
- STD ( genital warts through HPV , herpes , syphillis )
- Viral infection ( as molluscum contagiosum )
- Lice , ring worm

Regards .
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What Causes Red Bumps On The Penile Shaft?

hello derar many possibilities can be there better if you attach a photo pic herewith as an attachment if no objection in follow up premium question or email at YYYY@YYYY for any further assistance thanks dear regards take care .