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I have a small pimple like lesion on the base of my penis. no pain, discharge, can't pop it, and it's not itchy or shedding. maybe an ingrown hair?

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Specializes in General Practice

See your Dr: It could be an inclusion cyst, but there are several possibilities. I suggest you see your physician and remember to practice safe sex.

Answered 8/30/2013

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Dr. Robert Bennett answered

Pimple: Can be but if its whitish it is more likely a keratin cyst.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 12/5/2018

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A member asked:

I have a small pimple like lesion on the base of my penis. no pain, discharge, can't pop it, and it's not itchy or shedding. maybe an ingrown hair?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Dr. Robert Bennett answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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