Red Bump on Penis

[javier223]

Ok I have had this red bump on my penis for over a month. Im pretty sure it was a ingrown hair so I did some picking at it and im pretty sure that I got the hair out. That was a week ago. The bump stayed for a couple of days so I went at it again. No its just a white skin with read around it. I have put neosporin on it 3 times a day. It never itched or hurt. Is it herpes or am I freaking out? I havent had sex in 9 months.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

A doctor would always try and protect the patient, especially in the case of a patient suspected STD. I would always try to do the best thing such that if there is a slight chance that you might have Herpes, which is based on the fact that you know your bosy and history best, I would side on caution and try and find out what the cause for concern may be.

One can only be sure on the basis of an examination and tests and then there would be not room for speculation.

Hope this helped.

[javier223]

To answer some of your questions BhumikaMD. The lesion has never itched before and there has never been a rash. Thats why im pretty sure it was an ingrown hair. Does it really sound like I have herpes?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex
viruses. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1
or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as one or more
blisters on or around the genitals or rectum that break and leaves tender ulcers
that may take two to four weeks to heal the first time they occur. Another
outbreak can appear weeks or months after the first and tends to decrease over a
period of years. But this is unlikely if you have had no contact for 9 months.

If it persists, it  would be best to see your doctor for further evaluation of the lesions and rule out other causes such as follicultis or dermatitis.

Take care and regards.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You should continue with the antibiotic medications - you should consult a doctor and see if you need to take a course of oral antibiotic medications. Do the lesions itch? Is there any asociated rash at the site?

This could be genital herpes, fordyce spots, folliculitis or eczema.

Wear lose, comfortable clothes - wash youur clothes in chlorhexidine, do not use a razor or hair removing agent at the site, maintain good personal hygiene.

'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards