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I have this big bump on the shaft of my penis. it looks like a pimple and it's by itself. could this be herpes it popped like a pimple also?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Milia: It is possible that the lesion you see on your penis, is a small cyst with the name i wrote above. This is not contagious or dangerous and it is not uncommon.

Answered 7/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have this big bump on the shaft of my penis. it looks like a pimple and it's by itself. could this be herpes it popped like a pimple also?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vicki Levine answered

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