Winston-Salem, NC
A 16-year-old male asked:
I am experiencing pimples, genital lump (penis or scrotum) and genital sores. i think it's just an ingrown hair. ?
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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Folliculitis?: If the problem is limited to hair bearing areas (e.g. the pubic area, scrotum, etc), then probably you have folliculitis (infection of hair follicles, maybe ingrown hairs) , especially if you have been shaving the area. If so, stop shaving, keep the area clean and dry, and see what happens. See a doctor if severe (painful, spreading redness, etc), or if no better in a few days.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
I am 19 and I haven't had sex. I have this red bump on the shaft if my penis.Could this be a pimple or a ingrown hair.
Dr. Laura Anissiananswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Could be: It could be. I would just watch it and if it doesnt improve you could see a dermatologist.
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Dr. Louis Cooper commented
Pediatrics 50 years experience
For peace of mind, be seen by your doctor initially and a dermatologist if needed.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
I have a bump on my penis that looks like a pimple. Not sure if its an ingrown hair, shaved not too long ago or an std. I picked at it and it hurts.
Dr. Scott Rudkinanswered
25 years experience
Folliculitis: Sounds like an ingrown hair or infected hair follicle. Either way, try a warm compress a few times a day and wash the area daily to see if it resolve... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Could a red bump on my shaft of penis be a pimple or a ingrown hair? I have not had sex and when erected it is bigger. Can you get acne on your penis
Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Likely ingrown hair: Most likely it is an ingrown hair possibly getting infected. You can apply a topical abx like neosporin. If not improving get it checked out by your... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked about a 18-year-old male:
My Cousin is experiencing genital pain, genital lump (penis or scrotum) (quality: in the scrotum or testicles) and genital sores.
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Probably herpes: By far the most common cause of painful genital sores is herpes. Your cousin should see a doctor experienced in STDs -- the sooner the better for accu... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
I had a red bump, looked like a red pimple, where the shaft of my penis meets the pubis area for ~ a month. Today it was puss-filled, ingrown hair?
Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
Good possibility : Inflamed or infected hair follicles in that region not uncommon and usually resolve on their own with good hygiene, warm compresses, and elimination o... Read More
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