Why Do I Have A Small Black Ingrown Hair Type Spot On My Scrotum?

Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2018

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Mon, 18 Jun 2018 Answered on

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Question : I have a small black ingrown hair type spot on my scrotum

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Do you have any symptoms?like pain?
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

I uploaded, I pulled my back a week ago and have had pain in low back and going into groin area, it is getting better, not sure if there was a connection?

No pain on the actual spot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blackhead

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Most likely it is just a blackhead - a open comedone. Nothing serious.

Regards

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