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How To Cure A Painful Lump On Scrotum?
I have a painful lump on my scrotum, just at the base of my penis. I think its an ingrown hair or a large pimple, but im not 100% positive. Is there something more sinister that I should worry about? There are no other symptoms present. Im 29 years old and married, with no reason to suspect an std. I dont have a picture to upload, but it just looks like a red lump roughly the size of a kidney bean. it is freely moveable, and it travels from the top of the scrotum to the bottom of the base of my penis when im erect. Its only particularly painful when I poke or squeeze it. I have no reason to suspect an STD, and Im 29 years old with no other health concerns, sans being overweight.
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Sun, 22 Jun 2014
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Hello
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst over base of the penis.
Scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.
Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.
If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac)
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for your query,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have what is called as Sebaceous Cyst over base of the penis.
Scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.
Normally they fade away without treatment however they need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Please consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation and further treatment.
If needed some of them which are bigger may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac)
Dr.Patil.
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