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A 34-year-old male asked:

For 1 wk i have had a small pimple/white head surrounded by oval patch of pale skin on the shaft of my penis, no pain, itching, or irritation.

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Dr. Sean Darcy
Aesthetic Medicine 21 years experience
HPV: could possibly be a genital wart, it's best to see a picture or see a physician to diagnose the condition. It can be treated by cutting it, applying medicine topically or even freezing it.
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