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I have few white bumps at the hair root. What is it?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have infection of the scrotal hair. At the hair root, there is some white bump. Please suggest medicine for the problem.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Well, I did not get any photos from your side. So I can just assume what it can be. As you said it has white bump it could be folliculitis. It contains pus which can get ruptured. Tablet Droxyl (Cefadroxil) 500 mg twice a day for a week and apply T-bact cream (Mupirocin) over it. Continue the same treatment for seven days and follow up after that.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your answer.

For your reference, I have attached two photos. I also have white bumps on the scrotal skin. Please advise any medicine.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Well I closely looked at your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In the second photo, you plucked and showed the root of hair which is white. Well, everything is normal. First photo is totally normal and scrotal skin looks like this only. The bumps are nothing, but hair root. Because these hairs are thick and hard roots of these hairs are also thick and bigger than normal which looks like bump in scrotal skin. There is one more point, scrotal skin is thin and hair root are thick so such looks come. So, do not worry at all and do not think much about it. You have totally normal skin.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your answer. But there are large numbers of small spots that appear over the scrotal skin.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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Hi,

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Yes, every hair would have such bumps. Your photo shows absolutely normal skin. So, do not worry about it.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At April 20, 2016
Reviewed At October 9, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Scrotal Skin Bumps Companion

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Many people experience white bumps on their scrotal skin. This section helps you understand what they might be and when to seek medical advice.

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Folliculitis
Infection

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Gaurang Gupta is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with 14 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in 2009. He then did his DDVL from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2013. He treats all kinds of skin disorders.

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