What Causes An Epidermoid Cyst On The Testicles?

Posted on Fri, 28 Oct 2016

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Question : Pimple in my penis ball. See attached image. Is it any serious problems ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be epidermoid cyst, nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be epidermoid cyst.
It is a simple benign cyst of the skin, nothing to worry about.
It can be left as such.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

But it's there from 2 years.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It will persist unless excised surgically

Detailed Answer:
It is a benign cyst which will persist unless removed.
You can get it excised surgically.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY