Mark on the shaft of my penis for months
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I have had this mark on the shaft of my penis for over 5 months (can't remember how long for). I was with my partner for over 4 years so thought it was harmless And would go away . I have been advised it may be a genital wart. I have looked online ahead of an appointment at a sexual health clinic next week.
I haven't had sexual contact with anyone else, and as far as I am aware neither has she.
i read that HPV is normally cleared by the body within 2 years.
My question is whether it could be something else? Is it possible that my ex or I had it before we got together 4 years ago and it only came up within the last year and if so does that complicate things?
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L2341 r39626
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Hi, I'm not a health professional but I don't think it's anything serious. You don't have any choice to rule out any std by getting tested. But there are many skin disorders that can cause benign lump. It's not painful, doesn't have weird color or shape. Your relationship history don't suggest any exposure to anything. I know its hard to not get anxious but there's not much reason to be concerned right now.
r39626 L2341
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Since posting this I know she met up with her ex who was a 'friend' that she planned to sleep with. Apparently nothing sexual happened, perhaps naively I believe her. I have went the pictures to a sexual health professional and have a call tomorrow to discuss.
I have attached another photo if you have any other ideas?
L2341 r39626
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How does it feel to the touch? Is it hard? Do you feel a mass inside?
r39626 L2341
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it is soft and doesn't feel like there is a mass inside. At different times of the day it seems a bit more noticeable and perhaps a little bigger.
And it doesn't rise above the skin much
L2341 r39626
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So it doesn't sound like a cyst. It wish I could be more helpful but you should see a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.