Newborn Is Circumcised. Noticed Small Blisters On Penis Head. What Could It Be?

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2013

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Question : Hello. i have a 6 day old son that has been circumcised . he has a small blister on the head of his penis. what is it? What could it be ? How can i help him

Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (18 minutes later)

Hi
Welcome to the forum.
Most probably, it is minor surgical trauma and will settle in a few days.
As long as he is urinating well, suture line is clean and there is no fever, there should be no worry.
Best regards

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