Got a boil in pubic region after unprotected sex. Is it STD?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 23-year-old male. My height is 5.41" and my weight is 171.96 Ibs. I had a whitehead boil kind of thing in the pubic region for around three to four months. But, there was no pain in touching or pressing. Now very recently, I got four more similar things at the end of my penis near the junction. They are also painless. I initially assumed it was a boil due to hair breaking, but now I am not sure. I pierced the initial boil that developed months back from which some pus and two drops of blood came out. Rest four boils are also similar, but currently smaller in size. Kindly request you to tell me what is it and how to cure it. I had unprotected intercourse before a year ago. The first boil I observed was around five months later to that incident and the new four boils have come up just 10 days back. I used my friend's towel for bathing. He is a very unhygienic guy and he used to have unprotected sex a lot of times in a month with different partners. Is this a STD? Please suggest treatment. Is it a boil or something? Since a physical examination is not possible, I am attaching labeled photos. Kindly check the photos.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I have viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These could be due to a sexually transmitted infection, mainly molluscum contagiosum. Molluscum contagiosum usually presents as pearly white umblicated papules. I would advise you to get yourself tested for other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) for example HIV test (human immunodeficiency virus), and VDRL test (venereal disease research laboratory). These lesions will require cauterization by your dermatologist. Either chemical cauterization or radiocautery could be done. Revert back with the investigation report to a dermatologist online.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Yes, genital molluscum contagiosum is a sexually transmitted disease. But, it is not as harmful as other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), because lesions remain confined to the skin and do not cause any internal damage. However, investigations are required to rule out other STDs.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.