Can Sebaceous Prominence (tiny cysts) on the shaft fill up with puss?

adfa · Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 4

I have a patch of sebaceous prominence on the right side of my shaft about half way in between the head and base, some, if not all the cyst like structures having a hair of some kind coming out of it whether it be dark black or very vague white-ish hairs.

Well my issue is that every now and again in that same area or very close to the same area the bump will turn a little red and fill up with some puss, i just wipe it away and it goes away in a day but returns from time to time in the same area of the bumps. There is no pain, MAYBE some itching but barely noticeable, no blisters of any type, no scabbing, no rash or pain, just what looks like a small, slightly raised pimple with a small yellow/white head that i pop.
I just got back from the clinic as i was afraid it could be an STD, I explained to her what happens and she just stated this tends to happen b/c the region is oily and told me NOT to come back in when it fills up (I was looking to get a culture but she is confident it is nothing) but i am still worried.

I am no stranger to skin issues, I have had acne on my face and back for 10+ years. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem?

Please let me know,
Terrified

lucky29 · Silver Member Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 191

The doc was right! Sebaceous cysts do tend to fill out with puss. In some men, the puss is always present. Don't squeeze them because they may get infected that way and lead to inflammation that can be painful.

3vilX · Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 8

This seems to remind me alot of the post I made just a few minutes ago. I dont know if I can delete them or not, or if I should... anyway, spots like these are usually caused by bacteria in the oil used to lubricate hair follicles. I think its like having a spot on the face. The thing is, it can be off putting to have a spot growing on the groin area. What I mean to say is, its unlikely to be a virus, and so, unlikely to be an STD. A second opinion never hurts if you would prefer that way, and there are specialists out there. Shame I cant get the courage to go to the doctors about it, as my local doctors has a woman who really isnt specialised in that feild and would only waste my embarassment Smile

adfa · Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 4

THANKS GUYS!!!!

The thing that worries me the most is the fact that i can recall this happening for the last 4-5 years, always the same cyst or at least the same area of the sebaceous patch (by patch i mean 20-40ish smallcysts on the right side of my shaft). I pop it every time it happens, rather, pretty much just stretch the surrounding skin and it releases the small amount of pus, then its just slightly red.Probably happens 2-4x a year, thats what has me worried.. I have generally OILY skin but i'm still unsure.

Any more information would be greatly appreciated... Does anybody elses "refill"

Thanks again

3vilX · Newbie Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 8

This only started happening to me about 2 days ago and it scares me. Mainly because I dont like the thought of it undermining sex Sad

I would ask the doctor for something to help keep anything unwanted at bay. Do you have any tips for how to tell my mom I want to go to the doctors or get a cream from the pharmacy? Smile

To simplify,I would say it could still pose a problem, if not a serious one.

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I have had the same issue myself. I have had Sebaceous prominence for a while now. Sometimes it is more noticable than others. Over the past couple of years some of the bumps get larger and are filled with a clear liquid. They can pop easily and an oil substance comes out. Then it is red and takes several days to a week to heal. I hav e noticed the inflamation of the bumps comes after masterbating or sex where afterwards I notice an irritation or redness most likely from lack of lubrication. Also recently they have been inflamed from the hot weather and sweating. I have oily skin and usually have a few zits on my face. I am 26 years old. I would imagine that having sex while they heal is a good idea and not to masturbate. Does this sound normal? Anything to help the healing if the bunps pop and ged red?

Can Sebaceous Prominence (tiny cysts) on the shaft fill up with puss?

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