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I found bumps on my pubic area, are they molluscum?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have had molluscum on my pubic area and my doctor said that was cleared a month ago. Today, I found two small bumps, which are 1 mm or lesser than that. One is yellowish brown in color and another one is pink in color. It might have a hair coming out of the side, but I am not sure. I am attaching the photo. Could either of them be molluscum? Please explain me.
Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

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MBBS

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Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

One of the lesions looks like milia, an obstruction of sweat duct, which is very close differential of molluscum contagiosum (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Another lesion just looks like pseudofolliculitis. Both of them have very less chance of spreading. Do not worry about them. You can get the milia removed on any day.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

About the pink one, you said it looked like pseudofolliculitis. But, I do not shave my pubic area. So, is this possible? Please explain me.

Answered by Dr. Rashmi Singh

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Yes, it is possible. Coarse hair can grow inward and give rise to pseudofolliculitis.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 26, 2016
Reviewed At October 16, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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Molluscum Contagiosum Pubic Bumps Companion

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Skin bumps in the pubic area can be concerning. This section helps you understand common types like molluscum contagiosum, milia, and pseudofolliculitis.

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Milia

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Pseudofolliculitis
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Differentiating
Bumps

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Contagion

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Dr. Rashmi Singh
Dr. Rashmi Singh

Dermatology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashmi Singh is a Dermatologist, HIV/AIDS Specialist, Venereologist, and Cosmetologist with 12 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University in 2011 and DDVL from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2015. She consults patients with skin ailments, prescribes medication, undertakes skin therapy treatment, or performs non-intrusive surgery. She is currently practicing in Bengaluru.

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