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What Causes A Boil On The Outer Foreskin Of The Penis?
Question: discovered a boil on the outer foreskin of the penis.the boil is painless though a little sensitive.i think it happened a couple of days after trimming hair with scissors.kindly advise
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.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a folliculitis lesion.
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 do you have this problem?
Is there any associated pain or itching or discomfort?
Was there any injury to the area while trimming?
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
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.
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed a folliculitis lesion.
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 do you have this problem?
Is there any associated pain or itching or discomfort?
Was there any injury to the area while trimming?
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. Vaishalee Punj
Dear doctor, thank you for your reply. I have this problem since the last 3-4 days. There is no pain or discomfort or itching, only the area feels a little sensitive. Also, there was no injury to the area while trimming. I am uploading two pictures to help you get a clearer picture.
Brief Answer:
Superficial skin infection ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a superficial skin infection called folliculitis.
Such infections are quite common after trimming the area or after hair removal .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily . You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Superficial skin infection ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to have developed a superficial skin infection called folliculitis.
Such infections are quite common after trimming the area or after hair removal .
keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily . You might a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease sweating and prevent further infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
If antibiotics r required which ones should i take and what dosage?Or will it subside on its own?
Brief Answer:
Need for antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
If the lesion continues to increase in size or become red ,swollen or tender ,you can take a course of oral azithromycin 500 mg once daily for five days .
This oral antibiotic is usually sufficient and covers the infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Need for antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
If the lesion continues to increase in size or become red ,swollen or tender ,you can take a course of oral azithromycin 500 mg once daily for five days .
This oral antibiotic is usually sufficient and covers the infection.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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