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What Causes Recurring Pus Filled Bumps On Penis?
Question: Ive had re occuring, puss filled bumps above my penis where i shave. Sometimes they hurt, other times nothing. I pop them in hopes that they will go aeay. Can you give me an anwser as to what i might have? And what can i do to get rid of it?
Brief Answer:
This is after shave folliculitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these bumps that you have reported. This is called after shave folliculitis and is caused by irritation from the shaving blade. Each time you shave, the risk of developing this rash is high. The best way to reduce it is to avoid shaving too low. Minimize as much contact a possible between the blade and the skin. For this, you may want to shave a little higher and do so more often than shaving low at once.
Each time there is a new bump, avoid picking on it all the times. Use an antiseptic such as iodine to wash often. Also, maintain a high level of personal hygiene, keep the area always dry and airy for rapid healing.
I hope this addresses your question fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
This is after shave folliculitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these bumps that you have reported. This is called after shave folliculitis and is caused by irritation from the shaving blade. Each time you shave, the risk of developing this rash is high. The best way to reduce it is to avoid shaving too low. Minimize as much contact a possible between the blade and the skin. For this, you may want to shave a little higher and do so more often than shaving low at once.
Each time there is a new bump, avoid picking on it all the times. Use an antiseptic such as iodine to wash often. Also, maintain a high level of personal hygiene, keep the area always dry and airy for rapid healing.
I hope this addresses your question fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But they occure even when i dont shave for a while. I dont think shaveing is the cause. What else does it look/sound like?
Brief Answer:
This is folliculitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the follow up.
This description means most common after shaving. If you go for long without shaving, you would definitely have one or two but shaving would cause many and almost expected. My advise is that you avoid such.
Other factors that favor it are increased humidity and ventilation of this area. Try to dress light and change as soon as your dresses are sweaty as these all favor this. Also, avoid picking on them often.
Let me know what response you get with this.
This is folliculitis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the follow up.
This description means most common after shaving. If you go for long without shaving, you would definitely have one or two but shaving would cause many and almost expected. My advise is that you avoid such.
Other factors that favor it are increased humidity and ventilation of this area. Try to dress light and change as soon as your dresses are sweaty as these all favor this. Also, avoid picking on them often.
Let me know what response you get with this.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I just kept thinking its herpes. Well this is good new then. Is there anything i can put on it? I will keep the area more opend when i am able aswell.
Brief Answer:
It is not herpes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Keeping it clean is the best approach. This is definitely not herpes.
Keep me updated if there are any further concerns!
It is not herpes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Keeping it clean is the best approach. This is definitely not herpes.
Keep me updated if there are any further concerns!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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