Flesh like lump on the tip of my penis

[rockrhyme11]

HI, I've noticed a strange lump on the head of my penis for a couple of months now. It never really caused any harm, i dont feel any pain from it. I just want to know what it is and if I need some treatment or anything. Please reply! if you need pictures, just send me your email and i'll send. thank you very much

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The main causes of formation of a sebaceous cyst are damage to a hair follicle or ruptured sebaceous gland. Follicles damaged by injuries, such as abrasions or surgical wounds, can become blocked by surface cells. So they can appear in normal healthy individuals out of the blue also.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[rockrhyme11]

Hi
Thanks again for the reply! it gave me the peace of mind that I desperately need. Im scheduled to meet the urologist tomorrow for my initial check up. One more question, what are the possible causes of this? I had mine for months already and its like it came out of nowhere. I'm hoping for your reply, thanks again!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Cysts and benign skin growths of penis are not contagious and not sexually transmitted. They are not related to HIV as well. Generally for them, no treatment is required but they become painful then it means they are infected or they become cosmetically worse, Then surgical excision by traditional wide excision, minimal excision, and punch biopsy excision may be required.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[rockrhyme11]

HI
thanks for the reply!
I was just curious if this poses any threat to my health? is it sexually transimitted? is it related to HIV? thanks for you help!

can you please email me at rhyme_rock***@****? i have a few more questions!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks like a cyst or benign skin growth of penis. At 20 years of age, carcinoma penis is not there. Treatment of such a cyst includes small surgical opening into the skin and removing the sac (excision biopsy). But recurrence is quite common. I suggest you to get the diagnosis confirmed from a dermatologist after examination.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[Tulasi P, MBBS]

Hi,
Thanks for the query
Well what you are describing is a lesion on the penis which could very well be carcinoma penis in initial stage. Please get  yourself evaluated by a general surgeon or a urologist and you will need surgery for the same it is better you take treatment as early as possible so as to avoid complications later. It  is usually painless but there is a chance that it can lead to ulceration and bleeding later on. Take care.
Wish you Good Health