A 29-year-old male asked:
Red bumps on my penis that resembles a pimple. i pop it and a bit of pus comes out and then it bleeds. it scabs over n goes away. what could it b?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Cannot diagnose: Without being able to see this lesion there is no way to simply guess. Go show this to a doctor.
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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahimanswered
Urgent Care 21 years experience
Could: Be several things including Sexually Transmitted Infections. Rather than list those its best to get an exam and ensure a proper diagnosis
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I don't know if you can help me but I was having sex and a condom ripped. After I realized that my penis was bleeding. And I had a small bump on the tip of my penis that was bleeding. It kind of looks like a pimple. Is there anything you can tell me that
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See a DR: If it is simply an injury, it will heal quickly. Next time use more lube.
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