Small bump on the head of my penis - what is it???

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I've had this small bump on the head of my penis for about 2 years. It doesn't feel like anything - no pain. Any ideas what it might be? I have been tested for Syphilis, HIV, Chlamydia & Gonorrhea, all of which were negative. I believe I do have HPV, as I get warts on my foot. I'm concerned it could be cancerous. Thoughts? Thanks in advance. image

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  • Posted

    i single bump like that is usually nothing to worry about

    does it have a white head? or it that just the photo?

    • Posted

      Hello, the bump itself looks to be more of a white-ish color

  • Posted

    it appears you have some pearly papules around the edge, does it look similar to them?

    • Posted

      This bump looks different. Attached are 2 more imagesimageimage

  • Posted

    thanks, thats easier to see now, it hasn't changed size or shape over that time?

    • Posted

      Nope, it's never changed. Still looks the same, totally painless

  • Posted

    have you engaged in rough sex or had any trauma to the penis?

    i don't think its anything to worry about, but it never hurts to get things checked

    • Posted

      No I haven't. I'm concerned that it's either a wart, some form of cancer, or another big disease, etc. If it's harmless, that would be great

  • Posted

    if it was a wart or cancer, it would have changed over that time

    it could be just a harmless bump that we develop over time and as we get older we seem to get more and more

    what age are you?

    • Posted

      Good to know If it has changed any, it was such a small change it was unnoticeable. From what I can remember, it's been there about 2 years or so. I'm in my mid 20's

    • Posted

      Hello again, based on the information discussed previously, would you recommend seeing a Dermatologist MD or a Primary Care Physician or does it matter?

    • Posted

      it never hurts to get things checked

      men are bad at going to the doctors

      if you can get into your doctor and take it from there. make it a part of an annual checkup

  • Posted

    I don't believe it to be anything insidious or an STD, almost looks like a little scar tissue or a mole. As mentioned, keep an eye on it for any changes in size or color (look up the ABCDE... of skin lesions) otherwise, it likely just benign.

    • Posted

      Hello again, based on the information discussed previously, would you recommend seeing a Dermatologist MD or a Primary Care Physician or does it matter?

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