What Causes Bumps On Belly Button And Bottom Of Penis?

Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2014

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Question : I have 6 bumps one right under my belly button 3 on my belt line(lower stomach) 2 in my pubic hairs and one on the very bottom of my penis. It was very itchy ..It has been a week seems like the one under my belly button is healing pretty good the others are not. I was wondering what this could be and any other treatments i should try ??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be staphylocccal infection of hair follicles

Detailed Answer:
HELLO
hanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted all the bumps appear to be due to staphylococcal (Bacterial)infection of hair follicles .

You need to take antibiotic like Doxicycline and anti inflammatory medication lke Diclofenac twice daily.

Ensure to clean them with warm water .

It should get cured within a week,

Hope I have answered your query .Please feel free to ask if you have more questions I shall be happy to help you.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Alright thanks will do !!! This is a photo from the one on my stomach ...

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue taking reatment suggested earlier.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
Continue taking treatment which I have suggested earlier.
In case you have itching at the site of lesion.you may use topical steroidal cream like Cortisole for local application.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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