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Bump in penis
I suspect a bump on my penis I don't know is it contagious or normal as i can only see when i pinch it or stretch it or if its erect
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Dear Practo User,
A small bump or raised area on the penis can sometimes be a normal skin variation, particularly when it is only noticeable during an erection or when the skin is stretched or pinched. However, appearance alone is not enough to determine whether it is completely normal or related to an infection.
If the area is new, increasing in size, painful, itchy, ulcerated, bleeding, producing discharge, or associated with other changes, it is advisable to have it examined by a qualified sexologist or dermatologist. Avoid squeezing, picking, or applying creams or medications without proper evaluation.
If you have had recent sexual contact and are concerned about a sexually transmitted infection, an appropriate clinical examination and, when indicated, STI testing can provide reassurance and an accurate diagnosis.
— Dr. Fayyaz
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Nothing to worry...
It will be gone on its own...
If u still have doubt then consult...
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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 .
●𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰
●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Dr. Jyoti Sharma
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Dr. Tinkle Rani
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9 yrs exp
New Delhi
A bump that is only noticeable when you stretch/pinch the penile skin or when the penis is erect can be a normal anatomical feature, such as a Fordyce spot or another benign skin gland. Fordyce spots, in particular, become much more visible when the skin is stretched or during erection and are not contagious or sexually transmitted. However, genital warts and other skin conditions can sometimes resemble normal bumps, so appearance alone cannot provide a definite diagnosis.
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If the bump has been present for a long time without growing or changing, is painless and has no ulceration, discharge or bleeding, it is generally reassuring. Do not squeeze, pinch or repeatedly manipulate it, as this can irritate the skin. If it is new, increasing in size/number, becoming rough or cauliflower-like, painful, itchy or ulcerated, please have it examined. For better treatment and personalised guidance, you may connect with us at 9 3 1 5 6 6 1 5 6 5 for proper assessment and guidance.
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Maintain gentle genital hygiene and avoid harsh soaps, antiseptics and unnecessary creams. Don't compare the appearance of the penis only when flaccid versus erect, as stretching and increased blood flow can make normal skin structures much more prominent. Most penile bumps are not serious, and some are completely normal variationsâbut a persistent or changing lesion deserves an examination rather than self-diagnosis. Thank you
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