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What Causes Bump On Pubic Area?
Question: What is this bump on my pubic area I have been getting them since sometime last year I think and the first one I remember was on the bottom of my left inner thigh and it ruptured I had unprotected sex a week before I got the first one but only 2-3 have ruptured so far but they recur in the same spots and they are always skin colored and they always start off small and hard like the size of a nickel but by a few days later it's double the size and swelled with yellow fluid which once had a stringy snot like discharge besides that one time the discharge is a liquid yellow and oozes out after the bump ruptures also I only get them in my pubic area
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
According to the image you have uploaded and the description most probable reason of your symptoms is a bacterial infection of this area. In some cases, the skin is colonized by bacteria which can cause recurring skin bumps filled with pus.
Such infection can be triggered by shaving with non sterile shaver, diabetes, increased sweating.
You may try to follow few simple steps and see if this will help. Try to keep this area clean and dry. If its possible, remove the hairs with sterile shaver. Wear loose underwear. Wash this area with water and soap.
If this wont help, you should consult dermatologist.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Bacterial infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
According to the image you have uploaded and the description most probable reason of your symptoms is a bacterial infection of this area. In some cases, the skin is colonized by bacteria which can cause recurring skin bumps filled with pus.
Such infection can be triggered by shaving with non sterile shaver, diabetes, increased sweating.
You may try to follow few simple steps and see if this will help. Try to keep this area clean and dry. If its possible, remove the hairs with sterile shaver. Wear loose underwear. Wash this area with water and soap.
If this wont help, you should consult dermatologist.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank God I was scared it was genital herpes or genital warts but is there any medicine I can take??
Brief Answer:
No medicine should be used at this point.
Detailed Answer:
Please follow as instructed. Do not use any medicines at this point. Antibiotic can be used but only if this wont get better.
No medicine should be used at this point.
Detailed Answer:
Please follow as instructed. Do not use any medicines at this point. Antibiotic can be used but only if this wont get better.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thanks
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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