Doctor did not give advice or recommendations when visually examined
2006-08-04 06:50:59 · 19 answers · asked by ben s 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Infected Hair Follicles
Scrotal hair follicles can become infected just like those on any other patch of skin. Usually, a common skin bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus is the cause. A small pustule will develop, which can be frightening in this particular area. If in any doubt of the diagnosis, see your doctor for advice. Anti- biotic creams (or tablets) are only occasionally needed. Usually, scrupulous hygiene will allow the condition to resolve.
Sebaceous Cysts
Skin that bears hair is kept soft by the oil (sebum) secreted by sebaceous glands. These glands open into the hair follicles and, if blocked, become distended by their own secretions. Eventually, enough sebum accumulates to form a sebaceous cyst a smooth, firm nodule in the skin.
The cyst contains a white-yellow cheesy material and sometimes has a visible opening onto the skin. The tip of the grease plug may then look dark brown or black (blackhead) due to the presence of the skin pigment, melanin not dirt as is commonly believed.
All lumps on the scrotum are best checked by a doctor. If the sebaceous cyst is small and causing no problems, it may safely be left alone. Larger cysts may cause friction and are unsightly, so are usually excised under a local anaesthetic.
Sebaceous cysts frequently become infected particularly in the groin region where bacteria are prevalent. An infected cyst is red, swollen, painful and frequently discharges a foul-smelling pus. This is damped down with antibiotics and then excised to prevent future recurrent infections.
If the cyst wall is removed entirely, the sebaceous cyst should not recur. Often, a small piece of cyst wall is inadvertently left behind. This continues to secrete sebum and the cyst will then reform.
2006-08-04 06:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by DanE 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
could be infected ingrown hairs...don't know why they didn't give you an antibiotic because there is obviously an infection present. Please to to another doctor, and take lots of showers and stay very clean. a triple antibiotic ointment might help keep it at bay in the meantime. ...but go to another doctor. I can't understand why they wouldn't give you antibiotics if there is puss? Good luck and take care of yourself
2006-08-04 07:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I woudnt mess with anything near the fellas, maybe you should schedule an appt with either a dermatologist or a urologist today and get a second opinion!
2006-08-04 06:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sure you just don't have a pimple or two on your nads bro?
try washing the jewels and sleeping commando and see if it goes away... oh and go back to your doc and slap him up side the head for going to school all those years and making all that money, only to give you no advice at all!
2006-08-04 06:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by xxx SiT On My North Pole xxx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get to another doctor/specialist asap. It could also be molluscum contagiousum, and that would be not pretty at all if it spreads. Meanwhile keep yourself clean down there.
2006-08-04 06:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by steve d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya got tha funk bro
2006-08-04 06:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go see a homeopathic doctor who specializes is skin conditions.
Go see a dermatologist serious go see the man HURRY!
2006-08-04 06:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by franslaimbock 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably an STD
2006-08-04 06:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by sassy79_420 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's just scrotum acne.
2006-08-04 06:54:09 · answer #9 · answered by St. Anthony of Y!Answers 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG! Get to another doctor, fast.
2006-08-04 06:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋