HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Recently (like a week and a half maybe) when i shaved around my pubic area a couple small acne bumps formed at the base of my shaft they arent big theyre small they dont hurt at all. signs of an std? or something else? i have 1 sexual partner.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Shaving folliculitis: Probably folliculitis, the most frequent hazard and side effect of pubic shaving. Molluscum contagiosum is a common infection, often sexually transmitted, that often shows up in the pubic area. Herpes and other STDs usually do not. See a doctor if it doesn't clear up in the next week or so.

Answered 6/2/2020

72 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Small bumps on penile shaft. Some have a white substance come when squeeze. Acne or something else? Present before engaged in any sexual activity.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, I have this large red bump on the skin of my penis shaft that appeared two days ago. It's about the size of a large pea and doesn't hurt except when I squeeze it. I have no sexual history, so I've ruled out an std. Please help, I'm very nervous Matt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im scared I might have an std of the throat from oral sex. Its been a year since Ive been sexually active 1st time but Ive noticed recently small bumps on the sides of my throat that r painless but wont go away. small red white dot on my uvula?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have a small white bump directly on my clitoris. It doesn't hurt unless I try to remove it and it doesn't itch. I'm sexually active but no stds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a bunch of red pimples / light spots in my pubic area, what can it be? Can it be an std? They seem to have a bump in the center of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What do you do about pubic bumps? I was tested for STD's and my results were negative. Any suggestions? I know my OBGYN recommended acne wash down there but....do you have products in mind?
Very small pimples on penis shaft that have been there for 2 months and my girlfriend does not have any STDs and she has been my only sexual partner.
I shaved my pubic area a few days ago with a pair of clippers. It itches and bumps have formed on the shaft including small white puss ones. Is it std?
Today I found out that I have a STD. I think Its herpes. Ive had these small bumps of pus and liquid type bumps on my face for the past couple weeks and thought it was acne. Im very scared & do not have any insurance & need to go get checked asap?
I have a small skin bump on the shaft of my penis,seems slightly open like it was popped or cut but doesnt look like a pimple. My only sexual encounter was 5 weeks ago was a handjob from a massage parlour. Could it be an std like syphilis or others?

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
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.