Why do I have bumps on my scrotum for a month?

Hello,

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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Thanks for sharing the photo (attachments were removed to protect patient identity). From the image and your description, it appears to be a small, skin-colored, painless, non-itchy bump on the scrotum for over a month. These most likely look like molluscum contagiosum or possibly Fordyce spots or harmless oil gland bumps.

The smooth, dome-shaped, flesh-colored bumps with a tiny central pale spot make molluscum contagiosum more likely. This is a common viral skin infection that causes small, painless, raised bumps and can occur around the genital area in adults. These bumps may slowly increase in number and can remain for months. They sometimes spread through shaving, scratching, skin contact, or sexual contact.

Another possible cause is Fordyce spots, which are normal, visible oil glands. These are harmless, usually present for a long time, do not require treatment, and typically do not cause itching or pain.

From the photo (attachments were removed to protect patient identity), the bumps look a bit more raised and isolated, which leans more toward molluscum.

If it is molluscum, sometimes no treatment is needed because it can go away on its own in six months to two years.

If you want faster removal, a dermatologist, skin doctor, or urologist can treat it with the following:

1. Cryotherapy (freezing).

2. Cautery or electrocautery.

3. Curettage (gentle scraping).

4. Topical creams in some cases.

You should not squeeze or pop the bumps; avoid shaving or scratching the affected area. You should not share towels or personal items. If you are sexually active, use protection until you are checked by a doctor.

I will tell you some points when you should see a doctor soon. Please get checked if:

1. More bumps appear.

2. They spread to the penis or thighs.

3. They become painful, red, or start discharging.

4. You had recent unprotected sexual contact.

5. They become rough or cauliflower-like (possible warts).

A dermatologist can usually diagnose this just by looking at it. This does not look dangerous, and it is unlikely to be something serious like cancer.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.