Q. What could be the reason for asymptomatic skin-colored bumps in the pubic area?

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Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. A better assessment can be done if you can reply to the following questions. Do you have any history of using old razors? Do you have any recurrent folliculitis or boils? Are you maintaining proper genital hygiene? Any history of excessive scratching or rubbing? Any history of fever or pus discharge from the lesion? Kindly reply.

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It is folliculitis. I suggest the following. Apply 2% Mupirocin ointment twice daily in the morning and night for ten days on the lesion. Use Azac (Azelaic acid) soap for bathing for two months. Take Tablet Zifi (Cefixime) 200 mg twice a day after food for five days. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions. Maintain proper hygiene. Avoid pricking the lesion. Wash hands properly. Decontaminate the surroundings. Avoid occlusion or friction, or injury. Wear loose, comfortable thin cotton inners. Molluscum contagiosum is an STI (sexually transmitted disease). Are you sexually active? Do you have multiple partners? Have you got tested for STI? Do you have any symptoms like burning urination or increased frequency? Kindly reply.

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The lesion appears as folliculitis (boil), but molluscum lesions also sometimes can turn to boil. The clinical image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) appears to be folliculitis (bacterial infection of a hair follicle or infected hair follicle). I suggest applying Mupirocin ointment twice daily for ten days; if the lesion improves, it is folliculitis. If it remains as it is, we can suspect molluscum infection. Cryotherapy, curettage, and laser are treatment options for molluscum contagiosum. I suggest avoid pricking the lesion. Decontaminate surrounding objects or surfaces. Follow up after ten days.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Experience: 7 + Yrs

Venereology

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