What Causes Small Bump On Shaft Of Penis?

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015

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Question : Every once in awhile (about once a year roughly) I get an in-grown hair/acne/bump on the shaft of my penis. Typically, I can pop it like a zit, & then it goes away about same as a normal pimple. Had one about 6-7 weeks ago that wouldn't pop, & took longer to go away, and now I have another one that I've had for 3 weeks & doesn't seem to be improving.. Any idea what it is or what I can do to get rid of it & not get them anymore?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern. It can be recurrent sebaceous cyst.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 minutes later)

I sent a pic to the email address you provided. Thank you for your help!

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

Brief Answer:
Sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
It is looking like scar .
Probably you have developed sebaceous cyst.
It is getting filled which is coming out in the form of pus.
It needs to be surgically removed.
Please meet a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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