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A 22-year-old male asked:
Sudden single painless red bump on head of penis with a small indent in the center (pimple like). should i be running to the doctor or wait it out?
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Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
PENIS PIMPLE: IT WOULDNT HURT TO SHOW IT TO YOUR PCP.
OR A DERMATOLOGIST.
IT COULD BE ANY NUMBER OF SKIN CONDITIONS.
BEST LUCK
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