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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Lump on scrotum
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Lump on scrotum
by ikdalec, Sep 09, 2007 01:25PM
I recently discovered a bump on my scrotum while I was in the shower. It started off as a small bump under the skin that felt hard but you couldn't really see it. I tried popping it and did extract a little puss. Since then (about 2 days) it has turned redish. It also flares up (3/4 size of a dime) when I squeeze it but it doesn't seem to contain fluid anymore. It looks "sort of" like a blister which is why herpes is worrying me.. but I have also considered it being a cyst or folliculitis? I have had a similiar lump in almost the same place on the scrotum maybe 5 months ago that went away within a week. Can cysts come and go like that? Also I went back to using the same body wash I previously used when I experienced folliculitis months ago. I am hoping this isn't an std or anything I should be worried about..Thanks doctor
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 09, 2007 05:41PM
, Sep 09, 2007 05:41PMTo: ikdalec
It does not sound like herpes or an STD. it does sound like folliculitis, aggravated perhaps by your squeezing it. I don't think you have anything to worry about, so I would recommend that you leave it alone. If it returns again, you should photograph it in case i fades before you see a doctor, but you should then go see one, so you'll know for sure.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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My question is if the 3 day delay between getting these different looking bumps/spots is a case for or against herpes or folliculitus (folliculitis).
Thanks a lot