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I Have A Had Chord Like Thing Located Just Under
Question: I have a had chord like thing located just under the head of my penis. Italmost wraps completely around and also branches off around half way down my shaft on the left side (this part is a little thinner). From what i can see, it is colorless/white. I have had this problem for around 2-3 weeks now and it doesnt seem to be getting any better. What shoukd i do?
Brief Answer:
smegma collection or sebaceous cyst likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* There can be various reasons for cord like structure under head of penis as
smegma collection, sebaceous cyst or else.
Kindly give me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Can you retract your foreskin completely ?
2. Is there associated itching, pain at the site ?
3. If possible and no objection, kindly upload a photo image of the lesion if
visible over the surface of penis.
Awaiting for your response.
Thank you.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
smegma collection or sebaceous cyst likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* There can be various reasons for cord like structure under head of penis as
smegma collection, sebaceous cyst or else.
Kindly give me further details so that I can answer your query completely.
1. Can you retract your foreskin completely ?
2. Is there associated itching, pain at the site ?
3. If possible and no objection, kindly upload a photo image of the lesion if
visible over the surface of penis.
Awaiting for your response.
Thank you.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
1: im circumsized
2. No itching and very little pain if any.
2. No itching and very little pain if any.
Brief Answer:
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the attached photo image.
* Most likely developing boil or pimple beneath skin layer.
Below seen branching to half way of shaft is normal physiologic
appearance and no worries about that.
Guidelines at present
- Drink more liquids to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
- Avoid friction through masturbation or sex ( if involved ).
- Apply aloe vera gel 3 times a day for natural healing property.
- Wear loose, cotton inner wears ( avoid tight clothing and jeans ).
- No need of immediate antibiotic therapy at present, which may be need of
future course of action depending upon its persistence or else.
Hope this information will help you.
Would like to discuss further as per your need.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Regards.
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the attached photo image.
* Most likely developing boil or pimple beneath skin layer.
Below seen branching to half way of shaft is normal physiologic
appearance and no worries about that.
Guidelines at present
- Drink more liquids to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
- Avoid friction through masturbation or sex ( if involved ).
- Apply aloe vera gel 3 times a day for natural healing property.
- Wear loose, cotton inner wears ( avoid tight clothing and jeans ).
- No need of immediate antibiotic therapy at present, which may be need of
future course of action depending upon its persistence or else.
Hope this information will help you.
Would like to discuss further as per your need.
Wish you best recovery and health.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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