Hi doctor,
This is on my penis foreskin. What exactly is this? I had tried squeezing it. Is it folliculitis by any chance? Anything to worry and what is the treatment for this?
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I have gone through your query and the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know a few more details.Is it painful? Did you recently shave or trim your pubic hair? Are you sexually active and did the lesion appear after any sexual contact?
On the image based on the appearance and location, it does appear as folliculitis, although a clinical examination would be necessary to confirm.Folliculitis usually resolves in a few days with just good hygiene although an antibiotic cream like Clindamycin will also help.
For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist
Thank you doctor,
Not painful. I trimmed my pubic hair maybe 10 to 12 days back. And no I am not sexually active. Anything to worry? I am applying Neosporin as of now.
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That should mostly be the cause, although it is possible for it to happen without it also because of sweating. Neosporin can also be used, it is also equally effective.
For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist
Thank you doctor,
This seems to be folliculitis right? Also, what are the white spots on the foreskin? Is that normal?
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Yes, this does seem to be folliculitis, and I am not able to make out any white spots or the foreskin region in the image that was sent along with the query.
For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urologist
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