Varicocele is an abnormally swollen or knotty varicose vein present along the spermatic cord. But sometimes it may grow large and tense. Spermatocele doesn’t usually require treatment. This abnormal sac or spermatic cyst contains dead sperm cells and fluid. Spermatocele is an abnormal cystic growth of the epididymis, a coiled tube on the upper side of testicle, that transports and stores sperms. Now, we will discuss the causes of lumps inside the scrotal sac.
#Cyst on testicles skin
Till now, we have discussed the possible causes of bumps present over the scrotal skin surface. The rash is raised, reddish pink, flaky and very itchy. This fungal infection presents with circumscribed itchy rash consisting of multiple, pinpoint pink bumps. The lesion has a tendency to spread to adjoining areas. You need not worry about them, unless you’ve had recent sex with somebody infected. Such conditions are almost always painful. A painful pimple may be infected and may be treated with topical antibiotic creams. Pimples are left as such unless they give some symptom. They are painless, unless they get infected. Other Possible Causes of Bumps on the Scrotum A Pimple This method is particularly chosen when the cyst has a tendency of recurrence. This may be done by making a small surgical nick on its surface and subsequent draining.Īlternatively, the cyst may be excised surgically along with its capsule. The medium to big sized cyst, containing sebum or pus, needs to be drained. Larger cysts may cause friction and are unsightly, so are usually excised under a local anesthetic. Such a cyst is treated with antibiotics and then excised to prevent recurrent infections. An infected cyst is red, swollen and painful. Even little scratching or friction while walking may lead to infection. This happens because bacteria are already present in the groin. Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic steroid used for the purpose. If a sebaceous cyst is small and causing no problems, it may safely be left alone.įor inflamed cysts, a corticosteroid injection may be injected into the cyst to reduce inflammation. However, a small percentage may show malignant changes. Sebaceous cysts are usually not cancerous. Sebaceous cysts may also cause difficulty while urinating or mating. Discomfortįriction, as in movements, may cause discomfort. Such a cyst presents as a boil-like abscess. After rupture, the chances of infection may increase. Scratching the cyst or breaching the skin by any other means may allow the bacteria to get inside and cause infection. Numerous bacteria are present in the groin region. Also, anti-inflammatory medicines may be given. Such a condition is treated by providing rest to the cyst. The lump may become swollen and tender to touch. Complications InflammationĮven when the cyst is not infected, it may get irritated and inflamed due to friction with the trouser or scratching. Sebaceous cysts are painless unless they become infected. It is freely movable, smooth and soft to firm in consistency. It is present on the skin surface over the scrotum. Such a swelling is discrete or separate from the underlying testicular tissue, that is, it’s not attached to the underlying surface. This painless cystic swelling is called a sebaceous cyst. Eventually, enough sebum accumulates to form a smooth, firm nodule in the skin. When the ducts draining the glands gets blocked, they become distended by their own secretions. These glands open into the hair follicles. Skin that bears hair is kept soft by the oil (sebum) secreted by sebaceous glands. These cysts are common in younger age group. Fordyce SpotsĪ painless lump over the scrotal skin is very likely to be sebaceous cyst. If it doesn’t improve with supportive measures or get worse, then an antibiotic treatment may be required. Warm compress, few times a day, may provide some relief. It may disappear on its own with proper hygiene, but sometimes require medical treatment. It appears as white-headed pimple around the hair follicle that may be itchy. The follicle may also get infected with bacteria called staphylococcus aureus. Rarely one of these hair follicles may become inflamed, sometimes when one tries to pluck or shave the hair, leading to folliculitis. These are normal, but frequently become a cause of worry just after puberty when hair start to appear on the genitals. They look raised because the scrotal skin is thinner as compared to the skin elsewhere in the body. Most of the hair bumps, that guys worry about, are the normal hair follicles. It is very important to know about the normal skin texture of the scrotal sack.