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Hi, I have some spots around my private area on the body skin not on actual penis and i am unsure what that is and need advise on how to identify the type and proceed. I do have them every so often around similar areas and then they disappear and then come back after sometime. i have attached 2 images.. 1 is of these pots dried whihc i have a month ago and 2nd image shows the raw new ones whihc itch and burn a bit at the moment.

 

i am Male -29 years and have history of hypertension but i do not have any other alergies and i dont smoke.

Thanks.

Category: Dermatologist

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Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
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Hello,

Thanks for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com
I can understand your concern.

This seems to be Folliculitis which is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is common after shaving the hair.


I would recommend application of Mupirocin cream twice a day for a week on the affected areas.

It would be best to treat it as soon as possible. Mupirocin cream will require a prescription from your doctor .


Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care


Patient replied :

Hi,

Thanks for the details and assurance.

Ok, i will go to GP to get cream but can you advise if this will not happen if shaving is not done? Also is it something that spreads with touching and also can it cause any more problems later on or just a infection which clears after a awhile.

Thanks gaian in advance.


Hello,
Yes, if you do not shave there are less chances of the infection developing as there is no hair follicle related injury.
It doesn't spread on touching, only in rarely occasions, on very close skin to skin contact, it can be transmitted. And on application of the ointment, the infection will reduce automatically.
Regards.


Patient replied :

Hi,

Thanks for the details and assurance.

Ok, i will go to GP to get cream but can you advise if this will not happen if shaving is not done? Also is it something that spreads with touching and also can it cause any more problems later on or just a infection which clears after a awhile.

Thanks gaian in advance.


Hello,
Yes, if you do not shave there are less chances of the infection developing as there is no hair follicle related injury.
It doesn't spread on touching, only in rarely occasions, on very close skin to skin contact, it can be transmitted. And on application of the ointment, the infection will reduce automatically.
Regards.


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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