Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I recently noticed a red bump on my penis shaft. This occurred after my girlfriend left the country, and I started masturbating several times a day. The bump occurred in an area. Several hairs grow on my shaft. I assumed at first it was an ingrown hair, but I am not sure.
Hello,
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If possible forward few clear pictures of the bump to help you through precisely.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Since I thought it was an ingrown hair, I tried to get at it with tweezers. There was a hair growing out of it but as I mentioned that area has several hairs. There was no discharge, pus, or bleeding before doing it.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I saw your pics (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What I can see is red colored papule with central umbilication.
Your concern may be,
1. Molluscum contagiosum with secondary infection.
2. Folliculitis secondary to injury by tweezers.
Start using T-bact (Mupirocin) ointment. Avoid pricking or irritate your skin. Report to me or any dermatologist nearby you after inflammation (redness) subsides completely.
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