What Do Hard Bumps On The Penis Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 22 Jun 2017

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Thu, 22 Jun 2017 Answered on

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Question : I noticed tonight that I have a couple of dark,hard, sand like bump located just under my penis head. I am 40 years old and the first time I recall seeing this. Is this anything to require a doctor visit ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
According to your complaints it could be epidermoid cysts or molluscum.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (37 minutes later)

I'm not sure how to upload pictures, but in either case would your diagnosis require any treatment?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures under report section or mail them

Detailed Answer:
You can upload the pictures either under the report section or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as " Attention: Dr Asmeet ".
In case of epidermoid cysts you can leave it as such but molluscum will require treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Feels like a grain of sand.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be angiokeratoma, no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be angiokeratomas.
These are benign vascular tumours and you don't have to worry about them.
You can leave them as such or get them removed by electrocautery.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad