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What Causes A Small Growth Under The Skin Of The Penile Shaft?

Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016

Question: Hi, I have a small growth under skin at my penile shaft. Its not too soft, not too hard, and quite painful if i put pressure on it or touching it. If I am not touching it, there is no pain. I took some picture of it also for your consideration. The links are : https://postimg.org/image/9paiutj47/ , https://postimg.org/image/6t4y4kron/ .
I am 28 years old. Never had sex till now but i do masterbate twice or sometimes thrice daily. Please I am very scared. Please help me out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a Sebaceous Cyst .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

The photographs that you have uploaded are not visible and not focused propery on the growth ,I would request you to upload fresh photograph focusing more on the lesion .

However it is very common to have sebaceous cysts on shaft of the penis .

The penile 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.

Consult qualified General surgeon for clinical examination to confirm the diagnosis .
If needed he would suggest to get it excised in Toto .

Thanks and Regards.Please do write if you need any clarification .

Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (28 minutes later)

I have attached 3 more images with focus. One when penis is normal and two of them when it's irrect. Please check whether the size can be determined with these pictures. And if it's cyst, within how many days it will go by its own? And is it a serious thing??

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not a serious problem at all .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for feedback .

This is not a serious issue .It is difficult to predict precise time frame required to go away .

Consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical assessment and further treatment.

Thanks and Regards
Dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (3 minutes later)

One last question, will I stop masterbating till it completely go away or soft masterbating can be done? And any special care is required to make it go away? As I am really don't want to go to a doc if it will dissolve by its own. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clean the genitals twice daily with warm water .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .

You can practice masturbation taking it to be soft with due care to not to be too rough and vigorous .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar