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

My boyfriend is concerned about a bump on his scrotum that seems to be getting worse it has dry skin and red around it, but no fever or pain symptoms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Often a minor issue: This is often a small infection at the base of a genital hair that can grow to become a bigger abscess. Moist heat can sometimes help this drain naturally but it may need to be evaluated & treated with more aggressive means.

Answered 8/2/2018

292 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Red irritated skin white bumps base of penis and Scrotum. Does folliculitis cause red skin white bumps sort of hurts pus? Cleared it with antibiotic. Negative for all std?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Red spots/scabs penis head no discharge, pain or blisters, very itchy bumps on scrotum, whole body is itchy, even more at night. 3 weeks like this.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

A baby has blotches of dry skin that is raised and does not get better with lotion kind like little bumps and slightly red..No fever and no itching?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can i put dry ice on blood blisters forming on my scrotum to get rid of them? I'm getting blood blisters & have been popping them, but they keep coming back. Some dried out & formed skin bumps. Itchy.

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Severe sore throat,congestion, head/ear ache. No white patches or bumps in throat . Throat is red/orange shade from roof of mouth back. No sores. Swollen glands around throat area. No fever. Symptoms on going for 8 days. Suggestions?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

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:

I am having dry skin problems and an itchy scrotum, small white bumps too, but i'm still developing. Scrotum frequently red.
What can cause red raw skin on scrotum underneath penis. Full std panel negative. Its red with little white bumps?
The skin on my scrotum & shaft is red, itchy, and swollen.No bumps of any kind.The scrotal skin is also oozing fluid.Is this a fungus or bacteria?
I have white/red bumps on penile shaft/scrotum. Neg pain/irritation. Started 1 month ago. More appearing last few days. About the size of a pin head. ?
I've noticed some red bumps like structures on the skin of my scrotum. It's not just 1 or 2 there's a decent amount of them. There's no itching hurting or anything. I noticed very little skin peeling. Should I be worried?

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.