What Causes Lump On Shaft Of Penis?

Posted on Sat, 4 Oct 2014

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Question : I have a small lump on shaft of penis. It cant be an std because i havent had sex in a long time can you help??

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (0 minute later)

How big is the lump in size. Please describe it in a bit more detail.

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)

Not big pretty small i guess you can say its kinda white look almost like a pimple but im too scared to pop it. Ive done research and i think it is a cyst but i dont knows

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is likely to be a sebaceous cyst. When the mouth of the sebaceous or oil secreting glands gets blocked, the oily secretion gets collected inside giving rise to a swelling or lump. Probably that is what you are talking about. You can try popping it. A cheesy material is supposed to come out.

To make things more clear, please do upload a photo.

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (16 minutes later)

Tried popping it not trying hard enough i think. I dont wanna feel pain. Any creams or anything or antibiotics??? How to remove??

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
T-Bact ointment can help

Detailed Answer:
Applying T-Bact ointment can help. But it will not remove the sebaceous cyst. You need not bother removing it.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (40 minutes later)

Will it ever go away??

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
They stay

Detailed Answer:
Sebaceous cysts generally remain there until somebody drains them. I have seen the image. Is it on the upper or lower surface?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T