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What Causes Itchy Growth On Penis?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Question: I have a small growth on the tip of my Penis and was wondering what it was. Looks like its filled with a fluid.

Im not sure what this is but want to know asap! I am a bit scared. The area kinda itches at times also.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It seems to be cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through your attachment as well.
It seems it is soft, in the photo, then it has to be a cyst.
if it is hard then it may be a primary chancre.
There is nothing to be scared about.
Get your VDRL ( test for sexually transmitted disease) done.
after the reports you to be treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
If any thing else you are welcome
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Sharma (3 hours later)
Can i get something over the counter like from CVS?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Establish a diagnosis first.

Detailed Answer:
hello again,
No Over The Counter medication please,because in this type of cases you must be sure of diagnosis.
I will advice you to see a doctor, for investigation and treatment.
Hope you have answer to your query, if any thing else you are welcome,or you can close the question and rate the answer.
Good luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Itchy Growth On Penis?

Brief Answer: It seems to be cyst. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. I have gone through your attachment as well. It seems it is soft, in the photo, then it has to be a cyst. if it is hard then it may be a primary chancre. There is nothing to be scared about. Get your VDRL ( test for sexually transmitted disease) done. after the reports you to be treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. If any thing else you are welcome Good luck.