What is this?

[Gunter187]

I had a growth at the bottom of my penis in the hair that was hard and dry looking. I picked some of it off and it bled alot and then the remainder of dried out and turned black but was still hard. It didnt hurt but burn when putting alcohol or vinegar on it.  Then I picked the rest of it off out of frustration and it bled alot but what i picked off looked like a black scab.  What could this be an could it be contagious.  I dont have unprotected sex and could this be a reaction to the latex because this is the only spot i have found this?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It was nice of you to keep us posted. Let us know what your doctor advises and post us if you need any other information.

Regards.

[Gunter187]

Thank you, God Bless You

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be folliculitis, dermatitis, or allergic reaction. 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.

Patients with chronic unresponsive folliculitis may require investigation into the source of the infection. S. aureus bacteria can live in the patient's nostrils, periodically triggering a folliculitis outbreak.

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 at reducing bacterial colonization in the nostrils. It is applied twice daily for a week and is repeated every 6 months.

If there any of the mentioned medical causes then treating those will reduce the occurence of the condition.
http://www.dermatologychannel.net/follicle/folliculitis.shtml

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.

[Gunter187]

The bump had like a point at the top and had had been there for a few weeks