What Causes Small Pinkish Bumps On Lower Abdomen And Around Genital Region?

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

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Question : i have these small pinkish red bumps on my lower stomach and around my genital region that well produce a protruding white head that will bleed when picked. they on occasion will itch and i have had them for 5 weeks so far. there is no oozing and I've had these for 5 weeks or so I'm not overweight I'm 5'11 and i'm 211 lbs

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follicular infection, take treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached pictures.
You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis over the groin .
You need to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Wash with lukewarm saline water twice daily and apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to reduce sweating and further infection.
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the infection tends to persist or increase.
In case after healing of folliculitis infection ,any lesions tend to persist ,you should see a nearby dermatologist or consult a doctor here on this forum to rule out any viral infection.

Hope it helps

Dr XXXXXXX Paul

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