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A member asked:

I'm a 15 year old male. i have a red bump on the side of my penis, i've never done any sexual acts. what could this be?

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Depends: There are many non-std reasons you could have a lesion on your penis from excema, to psoriasis, to a pimple, to a bug bite, etc. If it is bothersome or persists, see your provider.

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Answered 3/7/2021

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