Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is A Tiny Flesh Bump On The Penis Shaft A Concern?
Question: Tiny fleshy bump. On penis shaft, been there for years. The bump is soft not hard. No sexual partners. What could it be?
Brief Answer:
Lichen nitidus.....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history and the photo you sent carefully and understood your concern.
I admit the quality of the photo was not good enough to provide additional details like the size, appearance or quantity.
The tiny flesh bump on your penis shaft seems to be Lichen Nitidus, it's a benign skin condition with no known cause. However, it can develop after inflammatory response.
If not sexually active, warts are excluded.
Hope it answered your question.
Dr.Albana
Lichen nitidus.....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history and the photo you sent carefully and understood your concern.
I admit the quality of the photo was not good enough to provide additional details like the size, appearance or quantity.
The tiny flesh bump on your penis shaft seems to be Lichen Nitidus, it's a benign skin condition with no known cause. However, it can develop after inflammatory response.
If not sexually active, warts are excluded.
Hope it answered your question.
Dr.Albana
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
