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What Causes Small Skin Tag On Penis Shaft?

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2015

Question: Ive noticed these small papule looking things on my penis shaft. Help please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like skin tag, which is a common thing.
I would like to know following additional details.
1. Are these papules soft or hard?
2. Any symptom like pain or itch ?
3. Any history of sexual contact ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

There arent hard. They do not hurt and they do not itch. The last time ive went unprotected sex was about 4 months ago. I use a condom every time now.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin tag

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is nothing to worry.
It is a skin tag.
It can be easily removed using radiofrequency ablation.
It is harmless even if not removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj