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What is a pimple on the male scrotum?

Asked by:Dawn

Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 05:11 AM

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  • Coralie Coralie

    Apr 04, 2026

    Pimples on the male scrotum may be caused by hair follicle inflammation, sebaceous cysts, or infectious sexually transmitted diseases.

    1. Hair follicle inflammation pimples

    When the roots of hair follicles are infected by viruses or bacteria, inflammation will occur, resulting in redness, swelling, itching, and pimples on the surface of the skin. If you scratch it with your hands, it will break the skin, make it susceptible to infection, and may even lead to purulent inflammation.

    It is best to relieve the condition by applying anti-inflammatory ointments, such as erythromycin ointment, under the guidance of a doctor, or you can also take oral levofloxacin anti-inflammatory drugs.

    2. Sebaceous cyst

    Due to its relatively strong metabolic capacity, sebaceous gland secretions are relatively large, and cysts will form after long-term accumulation, which is a relatively common benign skin lesion.

    For those with mild symptoms, they can be relieved by applying anti-inflammatory ointments. After the inflammation subsides, if the pimple has been removed, there is generally no need for special treatment. If there are still obvious pimples, consider surgical removal.

    3. Infectious sexually transmitted diseases

    If you do not take protective measures during sexual relations, you may be infected by viruses, bacteria and other infectious diseases, resulting in pimples on the scrotum.

    It is necessary to search for specific infectious diseases, choose to take antiviral drugs for treatment, and avoid sexual intercourse to prevent others from being infected.

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