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What Causes Pimple Like Bump On The Penis?
im 17 and i am still a virgin. i have a single, small pimple-like bump on the shaft of my penis, about 1/3 the way up from my scrotum. its an oval shape about 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. there is no discomfort of any kind. its been there for around a month and it started out very small. at first i though it was a pimple so i tried to pop it, but nothing came out and it hurt.
so ive been washing that area very thoroughly when i shower. now when i squeeze it it doesnt hurt and stuff does come out. a drops worth of blood with a cloudy yellowish pus like subtance in it. ive been squeezing that stuff out once or twice a day and then washing it, but nothing has really changed. whats wrong and what can i do to get rid of it?
so ive been washing that area very thoroughly when i shower. now when i squeeze it it doesnt hurt and stuff does come out. a drops worth of blood with a cloudy yellowish pus like subtance in it. ive been squeezing that stuff out once or twice a day and then washing it, but nothing has really changed. whats wrong and what can i do to get rid of it?
Fri, 17 May 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms are indicative of folliculitis. Keep the area affected clean & wash it regularly.
Some folliculitis goes away by themselves. Hair follicles get infected due to the clogged oil glands. Since pus is coming out, you need medical aid.
You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined, you need antibiotics or oral antifungals & antibacterial cream to apply in the area affected.
Wear loose cotton clothes, avoid staying too long in sweated clothing, avoid harsh chemicals & maintain good hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are indicative of folliculitis. Keep the area affected clean & wash it regularly.
Some folliculitis goes away by themselves. Hair follicles get infected due to the clogged oil glands. Since pus is coming out, you need medical aid.
You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined, you need antibiotics or oral antifungals & antibacterial cream to apply in the area affected.
Wear loose cotton clothes, avoid staying too long in sweated clothing, avoid harsh chemicals & maintain good hygiene.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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