Small Bumps on Shaft of Penis & Lower Stomach

[MisterFrank]

Hello,

I had noticed the other day after a shower that I had small bumps on the shaft of my penis that looked similar to heat bumps.  Typically heat bumps go away within a day or two, but these have not gone away and they are starting to increase in size.  The bumps are all between 1mm-3mm and have a pinkish color to them.  They won't pop, and only hurt when I squeeze them.  

The bumps on my stomach are also varied in size from 1mm-3mm and are also painless.  However when I tried to pop one thinking it may have been an ingrown hair it did nothing but bleed very rich blood from the bump.  All in all I've counted 8 on my lower stomach area and 5 on my penis.  

Just to give you some background on my habits, I have only had sex with 2 women in the last 10 years, the most recent was a few months ago, two times and unprotected.  I also shave my groinal area regularly, and have plucked several thick hairs from the general area of the bumps found on my penis.  Could this be relevant?  

I am worried I may have contracted something, but don't want to freak out just yet.  With the research I've done I'm fairly certain it is Molluscum Contagiosum but would like to get a second opinion before I spend the money to have myself checked out.

I have photos of the affected areas to give a visual on the situation.  Upon zooming you'll notice I've highlighted the affected area. Please help me to find an answer to my problem before I worry myself to death.  

[MisterFrank]

Thank you very much for the information, I had just wanted to ask you another question.  Could this possibly BE molluscum contagiosum after all?  One thing I had forgotten to mention about it is that the bumps have no heads (pustules) on them.  THey are hard and semi-squishy but not completely malleable and have an indent in the center along with the pinkish color.  I have not yet been able to get to a medical facility to diagnose my symptoms and am still quite distraught over the issue.  I am overly worried I may have spread this to my partner.  Or quite possibly gotten it from my partner.  I appreciate any more information you can give me.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be folliculitis secondary to the shaving.

In most individuals there are outbreaks of folliculitis from time to time.

Folliculitis is infection and inflammation of the hair follicles. The condition may be superficial (i.e., on the surface of the skin) or deep within the follicles.The most common cause of folliculitis is infection by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus.

Folliculitis symptoms can appear independent of infection. Exposure of the skin to certain chemicals, especially oils and tars, can trigger an outbreak. People with depressed immune systems, diabetes, or obesity have a greater risk of contracting folliculitis than the general population.

Individuals who are predisposed to folliculitis should be extremely careful about personal hygiene. Application of antiseptic washes may help prevent recurrences. A topical antibiotic cream, mupirocin (Bactroban®), has been effective. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.

Some stubborn cases of folliculitis have been responsive to laser-assisted hair removal. This process uses a laser to destroy the follicle. This reduces the scarring that results from folliculitis.

Let us know if you need any other information and consult a skin specialist if the lesion is persistent.

Regards.