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Ok a younger friend of mine. (Swear it really isnt me. Hes like my little brother) hes 16. He asked me about a bump on his penis. He says its on the top side, on the ring at the base of his penis head. I thought it couldve been papsules but he said it was just one and that he cant really see it and theres no color change but he can feel it and can slightly see a rise in the skin. Looked around the web and the most similar thing i foind was that it could be a pimple. Told him and he said he doesnt think its a pimple because its hard and "feels like BONE." I told him it should go away on its own and told him to "leave it alone for a while" and see if it gets better. Just wondering if you know what it could possibly be?
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The lesion described by you on the penis could be a skin lesion.
Certain viral infections especially herpes simplex infection causes lesions but those lesions are usually multiple and confluent and are filled with clear fluid. These lesions are called vesicles.
However, the lesion described by you is not suggestive of herpes vesicles.
The lesion could be a boil or a pimple.
Observe the lesion for some days.
Is the lesion associated with pain?
If the lesion increases in size or is associated with pain, then you need to consult your surgeon for clinical examination and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The lesion described by you on the penis could be a skin lesion.
Certain viral infections especially herpes simplex infection causes lesions but those lesions are usually multiple and confluent and are filled with clear fluid. These lesions are called vesicles.
However, the lesion described by you is not suggestive of herpes vesicles.
The lesion could be a boil or a pimple.
Observe the lesion for some days.
Is the lesion associated with pain?
If the lesion increases in size or is associated with pain, then you need to consult your surgeon for clinical examination and further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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