Bumps with black center on scrotum

[Poschinator123]

hi
im a 20 year old male, that is physically active and have just developed a  problem that is starting to worry me. I began with a rash on my right inner thigh that has a burning sensation and later developed a cluster of red bumps with black centers on the right side of my  scrotum. Ive had this for about two days now and i have never had a sexual encounter in my life(so we could rule out an std). What could this be???

[rkeegan]

Did you ever find out what this was?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms are suggestive of folliculitis and the small black centre is due to hair follicles in the bumps. Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it. You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Also wear cotton clothes. If the lumps persists then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing