Red Bumps that do not itche

[gogofly]

I have about 20 - 30 small (pimple size) red bumps in the pubic region. These are not ingrown hairs, or pimples. I am a male, and please advise on some options.

Thank you

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

You may have molluscum warts.  These are often not contagious, but they need to be treated.  Please see a doctor for diagnosis and therapy, which may involve application of liquid nitrogen or acid, but isn't likely to be too strenuous.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[gogofly]

Thank you very much. Do you know of where I might find an online picture of this condition? Also, how do you get such a thing? I obviously did something wrong.

Thank you again for your time.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Look at New Zealand Dermnet (www.dermnet.org.nz).  You can get this easily without doing anything wrong.  Kids get is all the time.  Best. Dr. Rockoff