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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst On Penis?

I have gotten ingrown hairs on my penis in the past and just let them be. Recently I noticed a large pea sized bump on my penis and am worried if it is herpes or not. I have had the same girlfriend for the better part of two years and haven't had sex with anybody and she hasn't either. I went to the doctor and he said he wasn't sure what it was and could be an std but I'm confused how I would have contracted that. I did some research online and think it is a sebaceous cyst, but I'm still concerned it might be something else. It grew to the size of a pea and didn't really hurt or itch but started to be pretty sensitive when it got larger. It ruptured or popped last night by itself when I looked at it before bed and it was just a little blood. I am going in to get it checked out again in a couple of days but am worried it could be something. Any advice would be great thanks!!
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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From your description I do agree with you that this maybe a sebaceous cyst. These are glands that are blocked and build up material under the skin. This are completely benign and do not have any long term effects. Since the cyst has already ruptured I recommend that you keep the area clean with soap and water. You may also try small amount of neosporin or other topical antibiotic ointment. This will heal within the next 1-2 weeks. It may reappear at sometime if the blocked gland becomes blocked again.

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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Sebaceous Cyst On Penis?

Thanks for contacting HCM From your description I do agree with you that this maybe a sebaceous cyst. These are glands that are blocked and build up material under the skin. This are completely benign and do not have any long term effects. Since the cyst has already ruptured I recommend that you keep the area clean with soap and water. You may also try small amount of neosporin or other topical antibiotic ointment. This will heal within the next 1-2 weeks. It may reappear at sometime if the blocked gland becomes blocked again. Hope this answers your question. Please contact us again with your health care concerns and questions