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What Causes Cyst On The Shaft Of The Infant S Penis?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi, i brought my 5 month old son to the doctor because i noticed two pocket like things on the shaft of his penis. there was white stuff inside, almost like a pimple. she said they were cysts. and prescribed Nystatin. It doesnt seem to be doing much. Is this a serious problem? what is it caused from?-thank you
Mon, 9 May 2016
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Not a serious problem and frankly nystatin wouldn't do anything for cysts

These are caused by blocked oil glands and for now they need no treatment
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What Causes Cyst On The Shaft Of The Infant S Penis?

Hi Not a serious problem and frankly nystatin wouldn t do anything for cysts These are caused by blocked oil glands and for now they need no treatment