Can An Epidermoid Cyst On The Penis Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2017

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Question : bump noticed on penis for first time. not sure how long it's been there. It's not painful. last sexual encounter more than 6 months ago. What could it be should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Epidermoid cyst, nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be epidermoid cyst.
It is a benign condition and nothing to worry.

You can consult a dermatologist and get it removed surgically.

Fell free to ask further

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (44 minutes later)

can that type of cyst not go away on its own?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Epidermoid cyst doesn't go on it's own

Detailed Answer:
Epidermoid cyst doesn't go on it's own.
Either you leave it as such or get it removed.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy