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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.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
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 resolves.
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Dr. Shariq Refaianswered
Psychiatry 15 years experience
Physical exam: The only way to know for sure what it is, is by doing physical exam. See your physician who can do a physical exam and the appropriate tests to find out what it is.
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I have four small pimple like bumps on the backside of my penis head. They are tender when my underwear etc rub against them. Is it warts or std?
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Don't kniw: Hard to tell from words. Go to Utologist and get a prompt answer and treatment.
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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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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.
Nov 2, 2014
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 22-year-old male asked:
I have a bump in my pubic hair that looks kinda like a pimple. Is this some form of STD? I have hsv-1(cold sores) but never anything down there
Dr. Sean O'maraanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Groin growth. : Well this could be many things. It would be best to have this evaluated to reliably establish what it is and to obtain appropriate treatment. Refrain ... Read More
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