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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Lump Below The Skin Between My Scrotum And Anus?

I have a lump below the skin between my scrotum and anus and i can feel that its pretty hard. It doesnt feel attached, it seems like I can move it around. Redness in the area and discomfort. Its about the size of a dime. I m also developing sores on my body that resemble insect bits. What could it be?
posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hi

Thanks for your query

Seems like you have developed folliculitis in the groin.

Now firstly I would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible.
Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area.
Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating.
Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily.

If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers.

In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment.

Hope it helps
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
MD (Dermatology)
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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Lump Below The Skin Between My Scrotum And Anus?

Hi Thanks for your query Seems like you have developed folliculitis in the groin. Now firstly I would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible. Do not apply any kind of moisturizing creams/lotions or oil over the affected area. Wear cotton undergarments so as to decrease the amount of sweating. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily. If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers. In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Hope it helps Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul MD (Dermatology)