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What Does An Itchy Lump Between The Scrotum And Penile Shaft Indicate?
Question: Hello,
There is a lump that feels like a little ball on the front-top of my ball sack -- right where the sack meets the penis. It itches a lot. I want to know what it is and what I can do to help the itching. I'll post a photo.
Email me: YYYY@YYYY
There is a lump that feels like a little ball on the front-top of my ball sack -- right where the sack meets the penis. It itches a lot. I want to know what it is and what I can do to help the itching. I'll post a photo.
Email me: YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
It is a Sebaceous Cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on the photograph that you have uploaded he lump oat the junction od Scrotum and Penile shaft is a Sebaceous Cyst .
The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally it fades away without treatment however may need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Take antibiotic like Doxicycline and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .If persists consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation
It may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) under local anesthesia .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
It is a Sebaceous Cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on the photograph that you have uploaded he lump oat the junction od Scrotum and Penile shaft is a Sebaceous Cyst .
The scrotal skin is rich in sebaceous glands and hence prone to get more sebaceous cyst due to accumulation of sebum beneath the skin.Normally it fades away without treatment however may need to be treated if increase in size or get infected.
Take antibiotic like Doxicycline and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily for a week .If persists consult qualified General Surgeon for clinical evaluation
It may need to get excised in Toto (Completely along with the sac) under local anesthesia .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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