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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
tiny bumps
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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tiny bumps
by anthonyLVER, Sep 16, 2009 09:55PM
I have These tiny red bumps around the pubic area a few inches below my belly button where i shave regularly..these bumps occured after friction, i dont know if they have anything to do with it, they are only there not on the genitals but they havent gone away in 2 weeks they dont itch and theres no fluid in them..i have a link to the picture of it
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab247/yesitworks/bump.jpg
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab247/yesitworks/bump.jpg
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 17, 2009 05:03AM
, Sep 17, 2009 05:03AMTo: anthonyLVER
Molluscum contagiosum. Your doctor can eliminate these for you by freezing them or applying a mild acid treatment.
Dr. Rockoff
Dr. Rockoff
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