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What Could Cause Recurring Itchy Bumps On Ball Sack After Being Treated For Folliculitis?
Hi a little over a month ago I started to to get a few bumps on my ball sack and it itched bad mostly at night before I go to bed it went on for a few weeks and couldn t stand it went to the doc he said it was folliculitis he gave me antibiotics and went away but now I m starting to think its something else I m getting the same symptoms
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Boils and sebaceous cysts are common in that area. Shaving can cause folliculitis if not taken care. Sebaceous cyst can get infected and mimic like boils. So, please visit a dermatologist for examination and further management. All the best.
Boils and sebaceous cysts are common in that area. Shaving can cause folliculitis if not taken care. Sebaceous cyst can get infected and mimic like boils. So, please visit a dermatologist for examination and further management. All the best.
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