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I have a bump on the base of my penis with a hair growing through it.urologist thinks it is a genital wart.i have read that a wart can't grow a hair..

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Warts: Regardless you should get this 'bump' treated. I have seen warts on the scrotum and base of penis with hair in them. Not sure if you read a false myth or not. But, warts happen all over the genitals. It is better to get it frozen off.

Answered 11/6/2013

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A member asked:

I have a bump on the base of my penis with a hair growing through it.urologist thinks it is a genital wart.i have read that a wart can't grow a hair..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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