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Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2020
Question: hello. i woke up and felt a couple bumps on the lower shaft of my penis. it doesnt really hurt unless i mess with them. they kind of look like ingrown hairs to me but i am just not sure. i am worried it is herpes.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis, these are not herpetic lesions

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
These bumps are looking like folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles.
These are not herpetic lesions.
I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Hello. I Woke Up And Felt A Couple Bumps On

Brief Answer: Folliculitis, these are not herpetic lesions Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs. These bumps are looking like folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicles. These are not herpetic lesions. I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or neosporin ointment on the affected areas twice daily for 5-7 days. This should resolve them. Regards Dr Asmeet