Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

What do you advise if i shaved my genital area now i have razor bumps around my testicles. how long until they go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

They may resolve: on their own or you might need tx.

Answered 5/23/2015

2.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am a virgin and I shaved my genitalia and the area around it with a razor.I got red acne-like bumps on one side of the area around it.It doesn't hurt unless I wear tight fitting clothes.What can it be and how can I get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have little bumps around my genital area. Can you describe the differences between herpes and razor burn?The bumps are small like pimples.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I shared someones razor after they used it a few minutes later and after I used they confirmed they had hsv2 (genital herpes). 2 weeks later I noticed hsv2 like sores and bumps on my penis. I have never had sex. Is this a possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've had sex once and i don't know if i have genital herpes or razor bumps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had itching on the genital area(testicles) few days before. Got medicine but didn't take correctly. Now 2 pimples raised in the area one after one.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

If a guy shaves his testicles and developes hard red bumps with no head. They dont ich or hurt at all but do scab when healing razor bump or herpe?
Hi Dr. Since I can remember I've had small white dots on my genitals and larger white bumps/lumps on my testicles. They don't hurt unless I press hard on them (nothing will come out if I press on it). I'm 30 years of age. How can I get rid of this?
I am experiencing genital lump (penis or scrotum) (quality: in the scrotum or testicles) .I keep getting these little white puss bumps under my sack ?
Tiny Tiny Bump on base of penis not popable no pus no pain no itch. Noticed it 2 days ago just doing an exam. I did shave that area days ago so I dont know if its from razor but its not firm. Could it be genital herpes?its flesh colored btw?
Is there a way to.Prevent genital razor bumps other than making sure not to shave against the hair, like an after cream?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.