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What Causes Lesions On The Penis Shaft When Diagnosed With Keratosis Pilaris?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: For a long time ive had keratosis pilaris on my arms and i have things similar to this but now its on the side of my body. Do you think these are ingrown hairs or more keratosis pilaris?
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Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hello. This is folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi. This isn't keratosis pilaris--these are hair shaft bacterial infections and they can be treated with two weeks of oral antibiotics like Septra DS. Nothing too serious and easily treated.

Please let me know if you need any more information.
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What Causes Lesions On The Penis Shaft When Diagnosed With Keratosis Pilaris?

Brief Answer: Hello. This is folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hi. This isn't keratosis pilaris--these are hair shaft bacterial infections and they can be treated with two weeks of oral antibiotics like Septra DS. Nothing too serious and easily treated. Please let me know if you need any more information.