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What type of doctor to see

I am a 33 year old male, always in monogomous relationships with women who have been tested. Current girlfriend has hsv-1. No outbreaks in over 5 years, and on suppresive therapy. A few weeks ago a small, raised, flesh-colored bump appeared on the top of the head of my penis and another appeared on the side of the head. They have not changed in color, shape, size, etc, and have not ruptured, etc. The first picture is of the bump on top of the head. The second picture is of two skin-tag like bumps on the underside of my penis. They do not concern me as much since they have been there my whole life and have not changed. I'm not asking for an online diagnosis but rather am asking what kind of doctor would be best suited to tell me what's going on. I have heard urologist, general practioner, and dermatologist. What kind of doctor would offer the best chances of an accurate diagnosis? Thanks so much for your help.
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I always find it best to see your regular Dr and let him/her refer you if they think it is needed.
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I was referring to the two skin-tag like bumps on the underside of my penis when I said they don't concern me. The bump on the head in the first picture and another on the side of the head (not pictured) are the ones that concern.

Regardless of all that, my question is what kind of doctor is best to see. What kind of doctor is an "STD expert"?
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Hi

We don't look and analyze penis pictures on here (even though we do look at them).  

I a bit confused first you say, "A few weeks ago a bump appeared on  my penis and another appeared on the side of the head. "  then you continue on saying, "They do not concern me ... since they have been there my whole life and have not changed."    I hope it's the latter statement which is true.

When it comes to matters of STDs the best route is to rule them out.  At best visit the urologist or STD expert who can tell you if the bump is normal or STD related.


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