Patient's question:
The area where hair grows on the root of the penis often develops cylindrical acne, which is slightly itchy and takes a while to heal. Sometimes, a few pimples may also appear in the grooves of the penis, which clear up on their own within a few days. It is not molluscum contagiosum. Please explain what medicine to use and what the condition is.Doctor's answer:
The area where hair grows on the base of the penis often develops cylindrical acne, which is a bit itchy. This is likely to be folliculitis. Sometimes, a few pimples may also appear in the groin. These usually resolve on their own within a few days, which is considered to be small papules triggered by the irritation of retained smegma, which can disappear on its own.Recommendation: To prevent the recurrence of folliculitis, you can shave the pubic hair. Use a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution diluted in warm water to wash the area twice daily. Apply mupirocin ointment externally.