What Does A Cyst On The Penis Shaft Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014

Question: I have what appears to be a cyst on the shaft of my penis. Are there any creams I can try at home or do I need a doctor to remove it?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More clinical details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Penile shaft is not a common site for a cyst.
What is the appearance of 'cyst'
Is it filled with fluid?
If yes, what is the color of the fluid?
Is the cyst painful?
Are you sexually active?
If yes does your partner also suffer from similar lesion on the external genitalia?

Please provide answers to these queries so that more information can be provided to you regardin your problem.

Thanks
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (20 minutes later)

I have not been sexually active in 8 months, I don't have much reason to consider it to be an STD. I'm not certain it is a cyst, probably more likely to be an ingrown hair. Its about half the size of a pea, a little red (not not to the touch), has drained a small amount of pus, a little tender but not too painful. I've had a few of these in the past that have gone away after some time, but this has been around for 3+ months.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Infectious lesion - folliculitis or carbuncle

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
A red colored lesion, slightly painful, with oozing out of pus suggest that it is an infective lesion.
Folliculitis due to ingrown hair or carbuncle can be the possibilities.
A clinical examination is required.
If the lesion is still inflammatory, topic antibiotic ointment can help.
Since, the lesion has been there form past three months, don't wait it to heal on its own.
Active treatment is needed.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

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