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What Causes Raised Lesion At The Bottom Of Penile Shaft?
Question: Hello. About a month ago I noticed a raised lesion at bottom of my shaft. Its skin colored, rather smooth texture and symetrical in shape. What is this?
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Brief Answer:
Molluscum contagiousum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like molluscum contagiousum a viral infection.
You need to meet a dermatologist and get them removed.
It cannot be treated with cream as there is a central nucleus which needs to be removed with a needle for complete treatment.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Molluscum contagiousum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like molluscum contagiousum a viral infection.
You need to meet a dermatologist and get them removed.
It cannot be treated with cream as there is a central nucleus which needs to be removed with a needle for complete treatment.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I would be inclined to belueve so, however, there are no dimples in the center. Thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Molluscum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although dimples are characteristic of molluscum but it can present even as solid bumps.
With photograph it is looking like molluscum.
It's better to meet a dermatologist and get yourself examined.
This will help in confirmation of diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Molluscum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Although dimples are characteristic of molluscum but it can present even as solid bumps.
With photograph it is looking like molluscum.
It's better to meet a dermatologist and get yourself examined.
This will help in confirmation of diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Better picture attached. This is the last followup before I take action and visit an specialist. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Molluscum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Yes it still looks like molluscum.
Please get it removed.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a common condition.
Thank you
Molluscum
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Yes it still looks like molluscum.
Please get it removed.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a common condition.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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