Second Opinion

[DPM714]

Several months ago I noticed a skin coloured bump mid way down on the shaft of my penis. At first maybe I thought it was an ingrown hair. After another 2 months when it was still there and slightly more prominent. There was no pain, discharge or discomfort. I went to my doctor, he thought it might be a genital wart and referred me to a sti clinic.

I went to the clinic gave blood and urine samples and all tests came back negative. On looking at the lump the nurse said it might be a wart, but I kind of put the words in her mouth, by mentioning what my doctor had said.

I am not sure it is a wart for a few reasons:
I have never had sex without a condom, which makes it seem a most unlikely place to get a wart (midway on the shaft rather than the base.
I had not had sex in nearly a year before the wart emerged and not since.
It does not look like any pictures I have seen.

I have looked at some of the other common conditions, but I am still unsure what it is, I would like to know what it is for sure and if there is any treatment(s) available. Is there anywhere I can upload a picture for inspection as I think that would be the best way to be sure.

Help with this would be greatly appreciated.

[Jasmina Jankicevic, MD, MSc, CCRP]

Welcome to the Dermatology Expert Forum!

Flesh-colored penile “bump” (papule/micropapule) without any other symptom could be several things including a skin tag, mollusca, genital wart, epidermoid cyst, physiological variation, etc. Therefore, if it is clinically unclear, a biopsy would be a standard diagnostic tool to differentiate.

FYI - It is possible to carry HPV virus without clinical manifestation for years. Also, it is possible to acquire HPV infection even if you use protection (low possibility).

Wishing You Optimal Health,
Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic

[DPM714]

Also, forgot to say that I am 26 and otherwise in good health with no medical conditions.