Growths In Pubic Area

[jaymz85]

I am a 23 year old male and I have been getting growths on my pubic area as long as I can remember.  They start out small and reddish, and then get larger, about the size of a pea and become darker red and purple.  They last about a week and then either bleed out or go away.  They can get a bit painful at times, but nothing too bad.  I don't think that they are boils because boils generally have yellow-white tips and what I have never do, they are always red-purple.  This only occurs in my pubic area.  I sometimes get very small red bumps or sores on my arms or stomach, but they never bleed or hurt.

[jaymz85]

Thank you so much for your time.  I will have it checked out as soon as possible

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

I suggest that you have this assessed by your physician.This may be a case of folliculitis which could recur persistently through the years.Cherry angiomas may also be a differential but this may be unlikely because of your age. You are only 23 and cherry angiomas usually occur among those of the older age groups.

This may be a recurrent infection. Have this assessed so you will be managed appropriately. You may need oral antibiotics for this.

[jaymz85]

Thank you for your response.

I have had this for as long as I can remember, most likely for about 10 years.  I have not done any traveling recently and I never do any type of camping or outdoor activities.  I also have no allergies as far as I can tell.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

For how long have you experienced these?

Red bumps that occur in the pubic area , arms and stomach may suggest a folliculitis. Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles. They are caused by a bacteria called Staphylococcus. They may present as red bumps in the areas of skin where the hair starts to grow (base of hair shafts). As a bacterial infection, they are contagious.

I suggest that you have this checked by your primary physician or dermatologist. You may need to take oral medications for this. Folliculitis may be readily controlled by antimicrobial soaps and oral medications for more severe forms.

Have you had any recent history of travel?

Any prior camping or outdoor activities ?

Any known allergies?