Ingrown Hair follicules?

Hi,

I noticed on the shaft of my penis the other day that I had 2 bumps that looked like regular zits.  I had a couple of these before and wanted to ask what they might be.  I just went to the doctor who is running tests on it.  I popped one of them the other day and a hard white head came out of it and that was then end of it.  I have never had any itching, there have never been any ulcers or open sores on my penis.  I have never had any pain whatsoever and these things never caused me any pain.  Wanted to see what you thought this might be based on what I said.  I am waiting for my lab results and would love to hear a good opinion on this.

THank You!

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

These sound like the small cysts that are common in this location.  I can't think of any lab tests which would be relevant, but I assume they will be OK.  If your doctor isn't sure, you may want to ask a dermatologist or urologist, who should be able to tell you with certainty that these aren't anything to be concerned about (or pop!)

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[madgeOwens]

In many posts for boils etc. You suggest placing bacitracin inside the nostril for possible colonies of staph which can cause problems elsewhere in the body. Putting a petroleum base inside the nostril couldnt that cause Lipid Pneumonia?
Thank you