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Red Purple Scrotum Bumps
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I have a flat or itchy purple/light red spot on my scrotum. It doesn't hurt or irritate me. It isn't a bump. I am not sure what it could be.?
Red spot: This may be a simple hemangioma in the skin of your scrotum and, if it is, it requires no removal. Your physician can evaluate it and advise you accordingly. ...Read more
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Ihave small itchy purple bumps on scrotum. Is it angiokeratomas? Are they harmless?
Most likely:
Angiokeratomas are benign dark red or purple papules (bumps) on the scrotum.
It may be worthwhile to have a dermatologist take a look to be certain.
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Reacuring boils of some sort on my left inner thigh. Start as a soft bump then get hard and red/purple. When they bust they seem to just bleed.
Boil: Recurring boils in the groin can be a condition that need treatment. A few months of an oral or topical antibiotic can really help. Until you get in to see your doctor, start using an antibacterial soap to bathe with. ...Read more
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I don't know what this red/purple dime sized bump on the underside of my penile shaft if. It has become very painful over this past week.
Skin abscess?: This sounds like an infected cyst or abscess. Probably not an STD. It might require minor surgery for drainage, and maybe an antibiotic prescription. See a doctor ASAP, for sure within a day or two. ...Read more
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Tiny firm bump\bb size\moved easily, not painful, wouldn't pop, red/purple in color in upper inner crease of thigh. Poked it, bled, leaked yellow fluid?
Probably benign: Given your age and history, there are several benign skin and/or below the skin growths (tumors) that would fit this description. A biopsy or removal of the lesion would give you a definitive answer. ...Read more
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Incision from appendectomy leaking dark red/purple watery fluid. Doesn't look like blood. There is inflamed bumps near the incision. Is this normal?
Draining abcess: See Surgeon immediately
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I have a big bump on my low stomach and upper private area on the top, its bug and has a black dot in it, its red & purple I get them a lot what is it?
Can't know: With the information given, hard to know what this could be (infection? Node? Other skin lesion?). A physician will need to see it and ask a few questions about your medical history before suggesting possible causes or further testing that will be needed. ...Read more
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Really Dry rash on buttocks with some red/purple bumps under skin. Dry and itchiness extends from groin region. What is this?
See a dermatologist: Could be a dermatophyte. Do you have scaling of your feet and between your small toe/ ring toe? ...Read more
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I don't know what I have hyperpigminatation or acne scars they are small/tiny/flatish bumps that are red/purple on both of my cheeks?
Acne scars: Hyperpigmentation of recent acne scars is very common, it is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. They go away with time, usually 6 months to a year. It is very important to use sunblock daily to prevent them from becoming any darker. ...Read more
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My skin is extremely itchy and hot, and tiny bumps and red/purple/black blotchy bruises appeare after it stops itching. What could it be? Please help?
Need eval: You should see your pcp and get further evaluation. There are many things causing itchiness on skin from dry skin, skin allergy, skin infection, drugs, diabetes, kidney disease, certain primary bone marrow problems etc. Get yourself checked. ...Read more
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Please help I have 10 or more dark red/purple bumps on lower labia majora that itch like crazy. At times 2-3 bumps will blot bleed. History chronic bv?
Evaluation: You need to are your doctor. Without an examination and testing it is difficult to provide a diagnosis. ...Read more
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There are 2 painful, deep red-purple bumps on the ball of my foot near the smallest toe, and 1 on the inside arch toward the heel. What could it be?
Need more info: Hard to say for sure without a complete history and examination. See the podiatrist! Could be a bruise or a swollen vessel, but if there was no associated trauma, could have been a vessel that popped or a growth. Have it checked! ...Read more
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Just recently I had three moles removed. Results came in as displastic nevi. Now noticed purple bumps in my scrotum filled with blood. What are they?
Angiokeratomas: Angiokeratomas are paiinless, small non dangerous bumps occuring on the scrotom. Other conditions may cause similar looking bumps. A dermatologist should be consulted to diagnose and treat if needed. ...Read more
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My son is 2 and has a red painful scrotum. What could it be? There are no bumps.
See physician er: Painful scrotal swelling can start suddenly or gradually. Painful swelling is usually serious. When testicle twists on its cord it can cut off blood supply and may require emergency surgery, ideally within six hours of onset to prevent death of testicle, most common in infants and boys ages12 and 18.Epididymitis and orchitis are infections, bacterial or viral, causing pain swelling. Usually antibiotics. ...Read more
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What is this; hard, purplish, red center, bump, on the shaft of my penis? I can send a photo as well. Thank you
Check it with doctor:
Could be infection/ STD
Could be simple skin lesion or cyst
You need proper exam and assessment
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Is normal to have red veins im scrotal? And purple?
Yes: Purple would probably be closer to normal. Some small capillaries have red color to them. ...Read more
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I have red bumps/spots on my scrotum?
Common: Sounds like angiokeratomata, small blood- blister like dilations of the blood vessels in the scrotum. These can occasionally break and bleed, but they are small and tend to seal up and heal quickly. They are benign and do not need treatment. If you have some skin rash other than this, you should go to your doctor for an exam and identification of the problem. ...Read more
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I am having a red thick bump in my scrotum.? It is not painful but I need to know what it is and is that will cause any problem to me
Hard to know: Hard to know without seeing it. If you are worried, then you could see a general practitioner first, and they could refer to a specialist if there is any concern. ...Read more
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What are these red bumps on scrotum?
Angiokeratoma: Not cancer. Not infection. Collections of blood vessels. If they annoy you they can be erased with electrodessication or laser. OK to ignore them. ...Read more