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My boyfriend has had this bump almost like a tiny flap on his shaft for almost two years now. its almost impossible to see but i can feel it sometimes. would something contagious last this long without growing or multiplying? is it a skin tag?

Q: my boyfriend has had this bump almost like a tiny flap on his shaft for almost two years now. its almost impossible to see but i can feel it sometimes. would something contagious last this long without growing or multiplying? is it a skin tag?

: A proper label would require an exam. I cannot think if anything contagious that would remain a tiny thing for two years.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

A proper label would require an exam. I cannot think if anything contagious that would remain a tiny thing for two years.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 6/15/2022

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A member asked:

My boyfriend has had this bump almost like a tiny flap on his shaft for almost two years now. its almost impossible to see but i can feel it sometimes. would something contagious last this long without growing or multiplying? is it a skin tag?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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