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I have a bug bite looking bump on my scrotum and it hurts and there's no head. any ideas what it maybe and what caused doubt it's an std?

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Dr. Scott Rudkin answered

Likely folliculitis: From your description, it sounds like an infected hair follicle (folliculitis). Try a warm compress a few times daily and watch it--should resolve in a couple of days.

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

I have a bug bite looking bump on my scrotum and it hurts and there's no head. any ideas what it maybe and what caused doubt it's an std?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Rudkin answered

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