Suggest Treatment For Bumps In The Genital Area

Posted on Mon, 25 Jul 2016

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Mon, 25 Jul 2016 Answered on

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi Doc,

I have a couple bumps in my pubic area. Im hoping its just a rash but I want to be sure so i have attached a picture. Thank you so much.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need more information and good quality images

Detailed Answer:
hello. welcome

i am dr.kakkar(dermatologist and venereologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the images.

Do you have any symptoms?pain?itching?burning?
Is it the first time this is happening or is it recurrent?
are you sexually active?if yes, with single or more than one partner?and when was your last sexual contact?
can you upload a few more sharp and clear images?

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

I've been with one girl for the past year and broke up with her a couple days ago. I did suspect her of cheating at times but never caught her so I dont know. We did have unprotected sex. These bumps have been here i think for maybe a month, and if im correct they came after i shaved... So that may be it. There is a bit lf itchyness only recently as they are healing i guess.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
kindly upload better images

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I request you to upload a few more clear images. The images you posted are not very clear. These lesions could be either warts or molluscum contagiosum, specially since they have persisted for more than a month. Shaving can encourage spread to neighboring areas

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 hours later)

Hey Boss,

Sorry i realized after i sent the last message that i couldnt add aditional pictures. These are a little better, let me know if you can't see still. Im trying the best i can all i have is my phone camera. My main concern is if it is herpes or something serious. It is hot and i wear jeans so that may be a contributing factor. Anyway thank you for your service i look forward to your reply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be genital herpes

Detailed Answer:
hi

The images are not very clear.
I cannot entirely rule out genital herpes. This could be herpes.
You may take a swab test for hsv pcr from one of the skin lesions. That would be confirmatory.

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar