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What Causes Bumps On Penis After Shaving?

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016

Question: I shaved 3 days ago never having done it before the area is around my penis and below my stomach and now i have all these bumps appearing. I shaved in an upward manner the same way you would shave your face and these bumos have me worried. Did i not shave in the right direction and what can i do to help the bumps go away

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
send me photographs

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I am Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and will be answering your query. I have read and understood your health concerns.
It would be better if you send me the photographs of it so that I can correlate it well
Based upon the history, it appears thjat you have folliculitis. Are they painful and red ?
It may happen after rigorous shaving. Stay calm , you may need to use antibiotics and painkillers. You will be fine.
Hope this helps. Waiting for further details and pictures.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (22 minutes later)

Painful no red and bumpy yes they irritate the crap out of me

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need antibiotics and anti allergic medicines....

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your follow up.
Based upon the history and photographs if I will be your attending physician I will prescribe you tab. Augmentin 625mg two times for five days. Apart from it , tab cetrix 10 mg one day at night.
You can use acetaminophen to relieve pain.
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (11 hours later)

Wgat is tfe anti allergic medication for

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
for speedy recovery

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your follow up.
Anti allergic medicines are used to decrease the redness and edema for speedy recovery of the patient.
Hope it helps
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (5 minutes later)

Can i use cortisone cream and gold bond medicated powder instead of taking medicine

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
do not use cortisone.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your follow up
Cortisone will delay the healing time.I font think topical medicines would work. Continue with oral medicines. You can use gold bond powder if you are having itch.
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (4 minutes later)

Is shaving what caused this or is it from me not shaving cirrectly

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
improper technique

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your follow up.
Improper shaving technique caused it.
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (3 minutes later)

Ok what would the proper technigue be so as not to let this happen again

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
donot shave in reverse ....do it from up to down

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM..
Upside down shaving is the proper way to prevent cuts ...
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (24 minutes later)

Ok thank you

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM..
I appreciate your health concerns...
You are welcome. Kindly close the discussion. If you have any query ask me directly any time by mentioning my name.
Regards
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad