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What Causes Small Single Round Bump On Penile Shaft?
Question: I have a small single round bump on my penile shaft. I have had unprotected sex with someone who may have another partner within the past month. I have not been to a doctor yet but am concerned and wondering if it could be an STD. I noticed the bump about 2 weeks ago, Ive squeezed it and only clear fluid comes out.and its not painful
Brief Answer:
Likely furuncle or folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the photos and details.
It appears to be due to furuncle or folliculitis.It may be tiny sebaceous cyst .
You can consult your doctor for confirmation.
I would have advised the following:
Please keep the area clean.Apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin twice daily.If pain take analgesic like brufen.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
Likely furuncle or folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
I have gone through the photos and details.
It appears to be due to furuncle or folliculitis.It may be tiny sebaceous cyst .
You can consult your doctor for confirmation.
I would have advised the following:
Please keep the area clean.Apply topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin twice daily.If pain take analgesic like brufen.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereologist
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