folliculitus

[pingo]

ok im almost done my anti biotics and i feel the infection has reduced but im still itchy and i am pretty sure im still infected.. the bumps on my penis sometimes release fluid than scab up and then turn to a sore / scar.. ive been using petrolium jelly and penaten cream.. not too sure if its helping... every day i shower and it seems as if there is still fluid in the bumps so i occaisionally try to pop them.. is that a bad thing?, because it seems like its taking longer to heal and maybe scaring..
I have some bigger type bumps on my buttocks that havent reduced much and are very irritating.. i try my best not to scratch.

is there anything that may reduce scaring or fade scaring? if there is fluid in them , will they have to pop for them to heal or will the infection just go away?.. should i let them pop on their own?  my doctor also prescribed me a type of cream .. he said once im done using the anti biotics and if the infection still occurs .. then to use it... i have about 2 days left of anti biotics supply... should i use the cream?

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

I understand that this may be frustrating. Just be a little more patient. If folliculitis is being considered here, then touching or picking on these frequently may only increase the chance of transmission as folliculitis is transmitted through direct skin to skin contact.

I suggest that you complete the remaining antibiotics. The cream may either be a corticosteroid or topical antibiotics. Follow your physician's advice and seek follow up consult at least a week after using the cream.

[pingo]

Ok thank you for you advice... (o:  ... I will stop picking ... but also i detect some possible scaring.. is there anything that may reduce this issue?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Scarring or hyperpigmentation after wound healing is common.

However, these usually resolve or grow less intense with time. In covered areas of the body, a treatment may not be necessary as the skin gradually comes back to normal. Nevertheless, there may be some residual scarring and you may choose to take therapy.

There are many methods to treat the scarring. These include, steroidal application, other chemicals such as heaprin derivatives which may be used. Microdermabrasion may also help in case of pitting.

However at the present time, it would be best that you try to keep the area clean and well moisturized. upon complete healing, you may consult your doctor for the scarring.

let me know if you may need any more information

Regards.