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Suggest Remedy For Lesion On Penile Tip

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Question : I have a cauliflower type lesion on the head of my penis. im 74 and have not been sexually active for 3 years.
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This may be due to human papilloma virus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

A cauliflower type lesion on the penis can be from Human Papilloma Virus which can cause genital warts.

When HPV is left untreated, it can turn into a premalignant tumor called Giant Condyloma Acuminata, which can progress to penile cancer.

So I would advise that you go in to have this treated by a urologist or dermatologist.

I hope this information helps.
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Suggest Remedy For Lesion On Penile Tip

Brief Answer: This may be due to human papilloma virus. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, A cauliflower type lesion on the penis can be from Human Papilloma Virus which can cause genital warts. When HPV is left untreated, it can turn into a premalignant tumor called Giant Condyloma Acuminata, which can progress to penile cancer. So I would advise that you go in to have this treated by a urologist or dermatologist. I hope this information helps.