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What Causes Bumps On Belly Button And Bottom Of Penis?

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014

Question: I have 6 bumps one right under my belly button 3 on my belt line(lower stomach) 2 in my pubic hairs and one on the very bottom of my penis. It was very itchy ..It has been a week seems like the one under my belly button is healing pretty good the others are not. I was wondering what this could be and any other treatments i should try ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be staphylocccal infection of hair follicles

Detailed Answer:
HELLO
hanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted all the bumps appear to be due to staphylococcal (Bacterial)infection of hair follicles .

You need to take antibiotic like Doxicycline and anti inflammatory medication lke Diclofenac twice daily.

Ensure to clean them with warm water .

It should get cured within a week,

Hope I have answered your query .Please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Alright thanks will do !!! This is a photo from the one on my stomach ...

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue taking reatment suggested earlier.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
Continue taking treatment which I have suggested earlier.
In case you have itching at the site of lesion.you may use topical steroidal cream like Cortisole for local application.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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