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Are These HPV Or Molluscum ?

Posted on Sun, 18 Oct 2020

Question: Are these HPV or Molluscum ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neither!

Detailed Answer:
HI and thanks so much for this query.

I have reviewed the attached images. This is not consistent with molluscum or HPV. This is more suggestive of after shave folliculitis. They look like pustular lesions. If these fail to resolve within a few days, I will recommend you get an appointment to have this reviewed as it would be unlikely to be a simple after shave infection.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow with me as you please.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 hours later)

Hi doctor thank you for your answer. I have these around for about a couple of weeks. I was not sure of what they were and hesitant to act on it. Since they have been around for about a month or so, how am I able to rid myself of these ?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Are they fleshy or contain fluid/pus?

Detailed Answer:
HI,

PLease kindly let me know whether the content is expressible or not. If expressible, what is the content-CLear liquid or pus?

I look forward hearing from you!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

They don’t contain fluid more like a waxy substance, not oozy like pus although

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get them examined!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this response.

I think you need to have them examined. They are on a very sensitive area and we shouldn't take any chances at this.

Keep me updated about this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T