AZ
A 18-year-old male asked:
No sexual activity- have small white bumps on shaft and balls...and one larger bump-looking thing, is this a pimple, and what's the best way to treat something like this? could this be ingrown hair or something known as folliculitis?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. The small bumps may just be prominent normal hair follicles. The large one may be due to folliculitis or a epidermal inclusion cyst. If any of the bumps gets larger than a one third of an inch, ulcerates, bleeds, develops discharge it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered >2 years ago
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
It doesn't appear to be folliculitis according to your description. In the absence of risky sexual activity, I would suggest that these are harmless whiteheads caused by clogging of skin pores. I think you should consult a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis and advice.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered >2 years ago
Related questions
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
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Louis Cooper commented
Pediatrics 50 years experience
For peace of mind, be seen by your doctor initially and a dermatologist if needed.
Nov 2, 2014
A 23-year-old male asked:
There's a pain free bump on my scrotum. It looks like a large pimple or an ingrown hair. Do you think this is a cyst? Should I try to pop or drain it?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Do not touch: Do not touch this lesipn. Use good hygiene and heat if does not improve in a few days go see your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
I have a small hard pimple looking bump on the lower part of my outer vagina lip. I shaved and thought it was an ingrown hair. Hard and painless?
Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Inclusion cyst: This may be similar to an ingrown hair and is likely an inclusion cyst. If this should grow, you may want to have it evaluate by your gyne or have it ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 20, 2021
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
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.
