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What Causes A Red Bump On The Penis?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Question: I have this red bump on my penis and it kind of looks like a pimple. I just want to make sure it is not anything serious like herpes or a wart
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis (hair bed infection)

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query and the pictures. It looks like folliculitis ( hair bed infection ) only.

You can apply Povidone iodine (Betadine) ointment or Neosporin ointment for local application on this. It doesn't look like wart or herpes and there is nothing to worry.

Let me know if anything's not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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What Causes A Red Bump On The Penis?

Brief Answer: Folliculitis (hair bed infection) Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query and the pictures. It looks like folliculitis ( hair bed infection ) only. You can apply Povidone iodine (Betadine) ointment or Neosporin ointment for local application on this. It doesn't look like wart or herpes and there is nothing to worry. Let me know if anything's not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.