What Causes Small Skin Tag On Penis Shaft?

Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015

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Tue, 18 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Ive noticed these small papule looking things on my penis shaft. Help please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like skin tag, which is a common thing.
I would like to know following additional details.
1. Are these papules soft or hard?
2. Any symptom like pain or itch ?
3. Any history of sexual contact ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

There arent hard. They do not hurt and they do not itch. The last time ive went unprotected sex was about 4 months ago. I use a condom every time now.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin tag

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a skin tag.
It can be easily removed using radiofrequency ablation.
It is harmless even if not removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj