Is A Painless Red Spot On The Scrotum Concerning?

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2018

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Question : Hello, I found this red spot on scrotum. I had a bit of sexual contact in middle of March (protected). It is not painful or anything else. There are no such other spots. Is this concerning?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph.
It looks like a lesion of folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicle.
It is nothing serious.
I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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