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I have a painful zit or spot on the shaft on my penis i have popped it twice and it keeps coming back.it hurts pop it.

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Penis pustule: Not a pimple,but more likely a blocked gland. Don't pop it as it will resolve on its own. To know for sure show a doctor when it returns

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a painful zit or spot on the shaft on my penis i have popped it twice and it keeps coming back.it hurts pop it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Veres and 4 doctors agreed

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