Skin Growth about an inch below head of penis, please give input.

I have had this growth located about an inch below the head of my penis for several years now (approx. 8 yrs.). When I first got it I was concerned that I had contracted a STD of some form so I went and got tested and was clean. I never mentioned the growth. Over the last year it has gotten a bit bigger and it has become more of a concern. My girlfriend whom I've been with for 9 years thought it was a mole but I didn't agree with this. Thinking about the situation and trying to remember when this first occurred I did start shaving around this time and had cut myself in this general area, so my question is could this be the result of cutting the penis? It is the only bump/skin abnormality that I have or have ever had on my genitals. As you can see from the picture it is a flap of skin. It is the same color as the rest of my skin. It is soft until erect and then it is stretched out and becomes kind of hard, given that everything is stretched out I figured that was the reason it got harder. It is also not painful to touch, unless pulled or picked at, but if you were to pick or pull at any other place that would be the case also so I don't see that as a condition of the growth. I am just really curious if there are any opinions of what this could be. I have no medical insurance so making a trip to the Doc is almost not a possibility. Just worried that it may be something bad (cancer or something). Thank yu in advance for your opinion.

[jagesh50]

Best to rule out a cutaneous horn,biopsy is necessary,and since you have it for so many years it is unlikely to cause trouble.

[justaguy426]

Thank you for the response. Any other opinions as to what it is... I just can't see a doctor currently and and would like to have any ideas thrown out there. I am at a loss and its kinda scary especially where its at.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the picture it looks like a cutanceous horn. In this, a cone-shaped protuberance arises on the skin caused by overgrowth of the most superficial layer of skin (epidermis).

Treatment includes freezing with cryotherapy,curettage and electrodessication,using chemotherapy agents or laser treatment.I would suggest that you get it evaluated from a dermatologist and discuss this possibility and treatment options.

I hope that helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.

[justaguy426]

Doesnt make me feel great that only 19 cases of a cutaneous horn on the penis have ever been reported, especially with 30% of those dealing with malignancy. I will definitely have to get to the doctor soon. If you have any other theories I am welcoming them. Thank you for your time.

[jagesh50]

Even a long skin tag could look like this,this is only as it seems from the pic.And as I have already told you you have had it long enough that no trouble is expected.Why take a chance?Get it biopsied.

[Key734]

penile skin tag