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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Bumps
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Bumps
by Cycling shorts, Apr 17, 2005 12:00AM
Recently I notice a small (1/16 of an inch or so) pink bump about 2/3 of the way down the shaft of my penis. It’s a little more prominent than any of my normal sebaceous (sp?) bumps. I doubt it’s a genital wart as I have only had two partners in the last several years—I have a little risk although the only unprotected sex has been oral, and my partners have been fairly cautious women themselves. If the bump is an ingrown hair or such, how long will it take to go away? Should I wait to see if it goes away, or go ahead and schedule my annual “mole checkup” that as a fair-skinned outdoorsy person I do every year?
Also, I have a hard area (like a cyst) on my scrotum, just where it joins the leg. (This is not on the teste ball, or I’d be at the urologist right now and very nervous). What is it likely?
I had a cyst at my beltline last fall that I had to have removed because it kept getting irritated. Could all these bumps be related to the fact that I bicycle a lot and there is a whole lot of rubbing going on around between my belly button and my upper thigh?
Also, I have a hard area (like a cyst) on my scrotum, just where it joins the leg. (This is not on the teste ball, or I’d be at the urologist right now and very nervous). What is it likely?
I had a cyst at my beltline last fall that I had to have removed because it kept getting irritated. Could all these bumps be related to the fact that I bicycle a lot and there is a whole lot of rubbing going on around between my belly button and my upper thigh?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Apr 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 17, 2005 12:00AM
I think these are all cysts or blocked follicles. Whether or not biking is a factor, I see no reason for you to modify your exercise regimen. I agree that you ought to just show them to your doctor at your next regular check.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by scared1, May 05, 2005 12:00AM
I have two bumps on my vagina, on the outer layer close to my anal area. They aren't crusty or anything like that, they are just irrated and reddish. I am not sure if they are some type of cysts or what, but I have a doctor's appointment next week. Should I be scared?
