Suggest Treatment For Cyst At Opening Of Penis

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014

Question: I have had this tiny fluid ball that is skin colored that has been right under the opening of my penis for about 4 years. I havent been sexually active with anyone since i was 17 years old but im reading things on the net that are starting to scare me so please take a look at it. It hasn't changed size and it doesnt itch or cause any pain no pain during urinating no fever symptoms its just been present for a long time and concerning me.

But how can it be a wart if it stayed for this long? Arent warts supposed to disappear in a month or a year max? Plus this hasn't changed size or multiplied? Nor is it shaped with colliflower or any of that. But it also has a bit of a solid surface on my penis and only looks like a skin tag once i squeeze it. I uploaded two pictures for you. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pearly papules of penis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Let me assure you that in the absence of any other complaints such as penile discharge, redness and sexual history, the problem quoted is completely benign and has no clinical importance.

I find this image attached to have papular lesion at the margins of the penis head that does not have any other symptoms and visible if the skin is pulled back. These are Pearly papules of penis that are extremely common and harmless. They occur in teenage and can remain for years causing no symptoms.

Do not squeeze it and it catches other skin infections. Do not worry about it and go ahead with life.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (30 minutes later)

Its the pimple that is located under my penis opening i will send you a clearer picture incase. I didnt mean around my penis head. It looks like a skin tag

And i have been sexually active in the past but more than 4 years ago

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
its a harmless cyst

Detailed Answer:
With no risk factors present I still opine that it is harmless cyst. The pic is clearer now.

Penis has a lot of crypts and fissures esp on the head. You may want to look at them with magnifying glass.

No treatment needed as now. I believe you are concerned about cosmetic appearance and remain chaste. There is no reason to worry.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (3 hours later)

Are there any creams i could purchase that can make this cyst fall off? Or is the only treatment having surgery ?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no creams and medicine works

Detailed Answer:
Only simple procedural options available. Nothing else works.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli