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I have a bump on my penis. looks like a pimple. it came to a head, i squeezed it and exhumed a solid whitehead. should i be worried?

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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

Probably ok: This is difficult to assess over the internet but based on the symptoms you described this sounds like a "pimple" or folliculitis. If the lesion heals well then don`t worry. If you the area becomes red, painful or doesnt go resolve have it evaluated.

Answered 9/15/2020

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A member asked:

I have a bump on my penis. looks like a pimple. it came to a head, i squeezed it and exhumed a solid whitehead. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered

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