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HPV?
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University of Washington
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HPV?
by jonj1985, Sep 20, 2005 12:00AM
Hello,
I recently developed a small red bump right above the base of my penis about a month and a half ago.It hasn't grown all that much. It has a similar circumference to the end of a #2 pencil eraser. The skin is waxy in appearance, and is very firm. It feels as if there is a rock imbedded under my skin. I have squeezed it hard and a tiny bit of pus came out, but that can be from a near by follicle. I have tried putting hydrocortizone cream on it recently, but it doesn't appear to be helping. I have searched the internet for possible culprits, and the only thing I found was HPV or molluscum. At the time that it first appeared I hadn't had oral sex or sex for about 3 months. Do you have any insight as to what this may be?
I recently developed a small red bump right above the base of my penis about a month and a half ago.It hasn't grown all that much. It has a similar circumference to the end of a #2 pencil eraser. The skin is waxy in appearance, and is very firm. It feels as if there is a rock imbedded under my skin. I have squeezed it hard and a tiny bit of pus came out, but that can be from a near by follicle. I have tried putting hydrocortizone cream on it recently, but it doesn't appear to be helping. I have searched the internet for possible culprits, and the only thing I found was HPV or molluscum. At the time that it first appeared I hadn't had oral sex or sex for about 3 months. Do you have any insight as to what this may be?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Sep 20, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 20, 2005 12:00AM
Sounds like it could be molluscum contagiosum, especially the "waxy" description. However, MC usually is better described as being "on" the skin, not "embedded", and generally there are several lesions. There often is a dimple in the center. Alternatively, it could be a pimple, infected sebaceous cyst, or ingrown hair. Stop the hydrocortisone (if it's an infection, the steroid can make it worse) and see a health care provider if it persists.
You can search the forum for "molluscum" or "molluscum contagiosum" to see other threads with lots of information about it.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
You can search the forum for "molluscum" or "molluscum contagiosum" to see other threads with lots of information about it.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
HHH, MD