Carbuncle is a confluent folliculitis that is infection affecting multiple hair follicles leading to multiple sinuses discharging pus. It is commonly seen on the back of immuno-compromised patients. Admission to hospital with aggressive treatment, both systemic and locally is necessary. Optimisation of co-morbidities such as diabetes, adequate hydration, and antibiotics and are mainstay of initial treatment. Surgical intervention in the form of debridement and desloughing followed by wound care is the next line of management. Patient education at the time of discharge is necessary for prevention of recurrence.

Cases of self-inserted foreign bodies into the lower urinary tract are uncommon. They are associated with a mental illness called polyembolokoilomania. The site, size and nature of the foreign body determines both the symptomatology and complications. A case of self-inserted needle into the penile urethra by a 15-year-old boy is presented. A plain X-ray of the pelvis revealed the needle. The needle was successfully removed by cystoscopy. Plane X-ray imaging and CT scan are essential to locate the site, size, and nature of the foreign body. Endoscopic approach is preferred in majority cases. Psychiatric counselling in the post-operative period is required to prevent further episodes of reinsertion of such foreign bodies.