Irritation In My Genital Area And Pain And Looks Like Bumpy And Tender

Posted on Sun, 29 Nov 2020

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Question : Irritation in my genital area and pain and looks like bumpy and tender

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
A photo would be very helpful through the diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The symptoms can be related to folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicle.
A photo would be very helpful through the diagnosis.
Kindly more information is needed.
Are you itching?
Does anything irritate the bumps?
Have you used any medications to treat the bumps and was it effective?
I will be waiting for your response to help you better.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (7 hours later)

Yes and thank you for your help. I have irritation and some bumps and itching in the area. I will try to send you the picture of my self

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please send a photo

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

The symptoms seem to be related to folliculitis.
Please send a photo of the bumps to help through the diagnosis.
I will be waiting for your response.

Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (36 minutes later)

I am sending the picture of the irritation. Also I noticed some discharge on my underwear

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (10 minutes later)

I also sent the stain on my underwear that I noticed, I am not sexually active for a long time without interxourse, so I am very confused about what it could be. Also I have been using Vaseline on my penis for lubricant etc. Is that okay or what do I use for better

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably folliculitis, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

I already reviewed the attached reports.
The symptoms seem to be related to folliculitis which is an infection of the hair follicle.
The discharge is normal.
I recommend to maintain a good hygiene and use cotton underwear.
I also recommend to use Neosporin cream for local application.
You can use Vaseline, it does not have any side effects.

Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (10 minutes later)

Okay I tried to send you the pictures of my issue and also the stain I saw on my underwear, also it looks a bit swollen and with some dark spots. I am not sure what the stain is about but overall it is not the normal and pain when I tried to ejaculate, sorry this is very embarrassing

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (22 minutes later)

Also is it better to shave the pubic hair off? If so, with a razor or the creams that women have in the store. The underwear that I use is briefs that I need to use for work. Should I change those then or just see if changes. I wear suits to work so I need my underwear tight for the fit. Is that bad? Also I have found that I can use the opening of underwear to get more air

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up explained below in details.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

Actually the tight underwear can irritate more the area.
It is recommended to use breathable underwear and clothes.
As per the stain in the underwear and pain during ejaculation, it can be related to many issues.
I recommend to do a urine test for further evaluation.

Hope it helps dear.
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (22 minutes later)

Okay thank you again and, so is it better to shave the pubic hair off and with a cream to remove the hair that women use on their bikini line etc

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid shaving as the skin is irritated, it can make it worse

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

I recommend to avoid shaving as long as you have the irritation in the area.
Shaving can make it worse.
After the irritation is completely healed you can shave the area by using a shaving cream.

Hope it helps dear.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (12 minutes later)

Okay and I am not sexually active at all, but is it okay to put Vaseline as lubricant or anything better for the skin there? And I am worried about the stain on my underwear, never saw something like that, could I have a disease? But I have not been active sexually

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is ok to use Vaseline.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

It is ok to put Vaseline,it does not have any side effects.
As per the stain, I recommend to do a urine test to exclude a urinary tract infection.
You should not be worried dear.

Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (17 minutes later)

Okay, I don't have medical insurance yet so I can't get a urine test as it is expensive. Also I will do as you said and just use Vaseline when I need to, and since you said it is a hair infection, I should then get rid of all the pubic hair, correct? Should I have it waxed then?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (13 minutes later)

Also, not sure if you are the right dr to ask this, but since I am not in a relationship for a long time, is masturbation have a negative effect on my erection ability? And also what is too much masturbation in my situation

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up queries.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

1) Actually, I recommend to avoid shaving or waxing as the irritation of the skin heals.
2)Masturbation does not cause ejaculation issues. It doesn't have any harmful side effects. There's no "too much" amount of masturbation.
So, you should not be worried.

Hope it helps dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (13 minutes later)

Oh, I thought that it would interfere with at some point being able to be with a woman. And cause erection problems and ejaculation issues because I have been doing it more and more often. I feel like it is necessary to do now.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

No, masturbation does not cause ejaculation issues.
You should not be worried.

Hope it helps.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D