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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Bump on scrotum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Bump on scrotum
by riogringo, Nov 02, 2002 12:00AM
I am 43 years old and I noticed a small bump(1/8 of inch) with a white head on my scotum near my groin about three weeks ago. It fells hard but is not painful and I treated it with a antibiotic ointment. Thinking it might be a ingrown hair,a few days later I tried sqeezing it but nothing happened.I kept treating it but it seems to have no affect.I have soaked in hot baths with rubbing aicohol and tried sqeezing it again, and still nothing.It has enlarged only slightly over this period of time.What could this be, and how should I treat it? Do I need a oral antibiotic,if so,what do you suggest? Is there a chance it is contagious, or sexully transmitted?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 02, 2002 12:00AM
, Nov 02, 2002 12:00AM
It sounds like a cyst, common on the scrotum. The white contents are dead skin cells, not pus. You can't squeeze the stuff out.
It isn't sexually transmitted, and needs no treatment.
I suggest that you show it to a doctor next time you go.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
It isn't sexually transmitted, and needs no treatment.
I suggest that you show it to a doctor next time you go.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
