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What Could Be The Cause And Cure For Lump On Base Of Penis Oozing Liquid?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2013
Question: Hi my partner has a lump on the base of his penis which looks like a spot with puss in the middle. It burst today and it oozed would this be an ingrown hair?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (24 hours later)
Brief Answer: Antibiotic for infection is required Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX A lump on base of penis can be due to a number of causes. Presence of pus in the lump suggests a bacterial or pyogenic infection. Since, the pubic area is rich in hair, inflammation of the hair follicles is common. It could be due to skin infection like boil etc. However, a clinical examination of the lesion is necessary to know the character of the lesion. Release of pus indicates bacterial infection so a course of antibiotics is suggested. You can consult your local doctor for prescription of antibiotics. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Could Be The Cause And Cure For Lump On Base Of Penis Oozing Liquid?

Brief Answer: Antibiotic for infection is required Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX A lump on base of penis can be due to a number of causes. Presence of pus in the lump suggests a bacterial or pyogenic infection. Since, the pubic area is rich in hair, inflammation of the hair follicles is common. It could be due to skin infection like boil etc. However, a clinical examination of the lesion is necessary to know the character of the lesion. Release of pus indicates bacterial infection so a course of antibiotics is suggested. You can consult your local doctor for prescription of antibiotics. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal