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What Causes Small Red Bump On Penis Head?

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015

Question: I've have this small bump on the head of my pens for about a few months now, I am kinda concerned about it. I have taken a comprehensive std test and came back clean. could this possibly be a wart or something else? also it seems to be red around it all the time thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Molluscum contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like molluscum contagiosum a viral infection.
Treatment is by removing the lesion with needle.
Please meet a dermatologist and get it removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 minutes later)

is that a std?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is STD

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes it is std but totally curable.
Just meet a dermatologist and get it removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

could it be anything else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Meet a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello
The history and photograph are suggestive of molluscum contagiousum, however diagnosis can be ascertained only by physical examination.
It can be either Molluscum or warts.
Both these conditions require intervention by dermatologist.
I advice you to meet a dermatologist.
This will confirm the diagnosis and if it's molluscum it can be removed in same sitting.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

does it look like a wart?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Closer physical examination necessary.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The appearance is suggestive of either Molluscum or warts. I am unable to appreciate minute features that will help me differentiate it on this picture. Unfortunately that can happen only when I will be able to physically inspect and palpate it under broad daylight. Many a times the diagnosis is achieved after we physically palpate (feel) the lesion.

Since both the conditions are easily treatable, I will not be overly concerned. So please don't be worried. Visit a dermatologist.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad