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What Causes Growing Pimple On Penis?

Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014

Question: Hello, about 3 weeks ago or a month ago i noticed a pimple like bump on my shaft area of my penis grow. I ignored it hoping it was only a pimple but it hasn't gone away. It has been 3 weeks or a month and it is still there and i am worried of what it could be. Today i notices it had pop and it had some white stuff on it and a little blood. What is this? I'm getting worried because it won't go away. I have included pictures.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
likely folliculitis or infected sebaceous cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It appears to be either folliculitis or infected sebaceous cyst.
Please now clean area with warm water twice daily. I would have advised to Apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin cream and oral antiinflammatory analgesic like brufen.
If it does not subside then get back with clear photos or consult doctor.
You can get back for any clarification
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (17 hours later)

Is this a good Topical Antibiotic Cream? Can i put this on my genital area?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
Yes mupirocin cream can be applied safely.It is effective against bacterial infection.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh Basti

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