What Causes A Bump On Penis?

Posted on Thu, 4 Feb 2016

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Thu, 4 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have a pimple like bump on my penis. I am wondering what it could be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
I would like to know few additional details.
1. Since when you have this?
2. Is there any pain or itch ?
3. Do you have similar lesions elsewhere on body?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

Came in today
Not really any pain or itch. Didnt notice it until i got ready to shower
I do have somewhat of a similiar one in my pubic area but looks like an in grown hair from shaving. I do shave my penis shaft as well. I recently changed to a different underwear. I usually wear cotton and tried a flex style thats 88% polyester and 12% elastine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It's looking like folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with topical antibiotic like mupirocine.
You can try this.
It's safe and effective.
There is nothing to worry.
It's not a dangerous thing.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Okay thank you. I just freak out over a bump on the penis. Herpes or something.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Just relax, It's not herpes or any other sexually transmitted disease.
It's just a common infection.
You will be fine.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak