I have something on penis foreskin. Can this be folliculitis?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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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.

Answer 2

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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.

Answer 3

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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.

Answer 4

Hi, I've gone through your query and the images, it appears that it has not subsided with just topical antibiotics. It can happen when there is pus formation in the root of hair follicle. I would advise you to visit your local urologist for a clinical examination, to confirm the diagnosis and to decide whether to continue topical antibiotics or whether you need oral antibiotics. Hope this email, feel free to revert back with any questions.

Answer 5

Hi, it's nothing serious, but better to get it examined in person, as that would be the best way to resolve your symptoms. Hope this helps, feel free to revert back with any questions.

Answer 6

Hi, from the pictures it looks like you have burst the collection. It has now become an ulcer. Did any pus drain from it when you squeezed it? Is it painful to touch or when the penis becomes erect? The ulcer will heal, but it will take at least a week to become fully healed. Till then I would suggest you to maintain good hygiene and continue antibiotic ointment.

Answer 7

Hi, yes continue Neosporin and maintain good hygiene, applying a bandage won't help to heal faster. Wearing clean loose fitting underwear will help.

Answer 8

Hi, yes it is healing well, the colour is due to pigmentation which will take time to come back. You can stop using Neosporin now, but do ensure that you maintain good hygiene.

Answer 9

Hi, I would like to know whether you have stopped using Neosporin, as the area around the wound looks wet on the image. There is still a small area of the ulcer that is yet to heal. Stop using Neosporin and keep the area dry and clean. This ulcer doesn't look like cancer at all, and the way it is healing shows it is only due to infection. Follow the instructions and you should be alright.

Answer 10

Hi, I would not advise on augmentin now. Just keep the area dry and it will heal well. It should take at least a week for the ulcer to heal, but it will heal naturally.