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What Do Bumps Under Head Of Penis Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 19 Dec 2014

Question: I had bumps under the head of my penis that turned to scabs. I did have similar scabs on the base of my penis months ago but they went away and they mostly showed up after sweating a lot after the gym. I'm concerned it may be an std.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell since when have you developed these lesions.
Is there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
Did you have any outside contact ,if yes when .
What all are you applying over it .

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (7 minutes later)

This started as bumps last Friday morning, I applied alcohol with not much burning. Then the scabs formed almost right away by saturday morning. It did itch, but tollerable, meaning I wasnt going crazy to itch it. I have apllied hydrogen poroxide after its been scabbed. I did have scabbs similar months back but they were on the shaft where ot meets my testies. The scabs in the past have never been this close to the head. And before the scabs were usually after excessive sweating.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Superficial infections

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached picture.
I must say that the picture resolution is not that great but from what I could make out,the lesions look more like a superficial pyogenic infection to me .
I don't really suspect any std owing to the clinical appearance of the lesions.
I would suggest that you keep the affected area clean and dry .
Wash the affected area with lukewarm saline water twice daily.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the lesion twice daily.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion still tends to persist or increase.
Do not apply any other cream or oil over the affected area.

Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (1 minute later)

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Best of health

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar