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What Causes Small Hole Between Penis Shaft And Head?

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Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014
Question: There is a small hole, on both sides of the issue, between the shaft and head of my husband's penis. There is a small lump under the skin in the same spot. When squeezed there is pain and a hard, oatmeal sized chunk of something came out one side. The piece of whatever it is that came out is foul smelling and off white. He and I are clean and std/ sti free. Any Idea what this may be?
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Answered by Dr. Anup Vora (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
infection

Detailed Answer:
He likely has a small infection of the skin.
The hair follicles of the penis can become infected and have the description above.

I would start an antibiotic and have the area drained or looked at by a doctor
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Anup Vora (1 hour later)
He does not take pills of any kind. Is there a homeopathic way to treat it?
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Answered by Dr. Anup Vora (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not Really

Detailed Answer:
There is no homeopathic that will cover the place of an antibiotic.

I would recommend taking high vitamin C in diet (citrus fruits) and soaking twice daily in salt water to help the area heal. If he starts to have a fever, then I would reconsider taking the antibiotic.
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What Causes Small Hole Between Penis Shaft And Head?

Brief Answer: infection Detailed Answer: He likely has a small infection of the skin. The hair follicles of the penis can become infected and have the description above. I would start an antibiotic and have the area drained or looked at by a doctor