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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Black/Blue pubic bumps
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Black/Blue pubic bumps
by MidwestMan, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
About a week ago I developed 9 or 10 blackish blue bumps at the bottom shaft of my penis ( where the penis meets the scrotom) They are about a millimeter wide. I was having pretty irritating itching in my pubic hair region for a few days and also pretty extreme itching at times on my head hair and stomach hair.. After doing a little bit of research I came to the conclusion that it might be hair body and pubic lice (crabs). so I applied lice shampoo for a few days straight and the itchiness has gone away but the bumps did not. I was thinking it was pubic lice or razor bumps or infected hair follicles. What do u think? Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
Don't know. The bumps may be small cysts that got irritated. I suggest you stop self-medicating and leave the spots alone. If they persist or the itching recurs, you should see a doctor. You only see body lice in vagabonds or in wartime. As for pubic lice, if you had them, your partner would have had them too, and should be treated. You really can't diagnose yourself via the internet, and shouldn't treat yourself based on such 'research.'
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
