What Causes Itchy Growth On Penis?

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2014

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Fri, 21 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a small growth on the tip of my Penis and was wondering what it was. Looks like its filled with a fluid.

Im not sure what this is but want to know asap! I am a bit scared. The area kinda itches at times also.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems to be cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through your attachment as well.
It seems it is soft, in the photo, then it has to be a cyst.
if it is hard then it may be a primary chancre.
There is nothing to be scared about.
Get your VDRL ( test for sexually transmitted disease) done.
after the reports you to be treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (3 hours later)

Can i get something over the counter like from CVS?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Establish a diagnosis first.

Detailed Answer:
hello again,
No Over The Counter medication please,because in this type of cases you must be sure of diagnosis.
I will advice you to see a doctor, for investigation and treatment.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome,or you can close the question and rate the answer.
Good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar