A member asked:

I have a bump on the right side of my penis since i was 12 after using a public washroom... it looks like molluscum contagiosum how do i get rid it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See a dermatologist: It could be molluscum, it could be a wart, or it could be something else. You should see a dermatologist, both to find out what it is and to get it removed, if that's appropriate.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/18/2019

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: See a doctor and find out what it is and get treatment, if needed.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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A member asked:

I have a bump on the right side of my penis since i was 12 after using a public washroom... it looks like molluscum contagiosum how do i get rid it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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