4 RED BUMPS

I was told i had hpv...treated with cyro and acid...wart went away. But i have 4 red bumps on shaft. Acid does not help at all...i cant get in to see dermotologist for 4 months. these bumps wont pop...i dont know if the fordyce because the look like growths. please help

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be contact dermatitis, rash due to friction rub, folliculitis, cysts ,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) or genital warts(caused by HPV infection).

Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If the lumps persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.