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There is like a red ball or bump on my penis. i don't know what it is and it's kinda scaring me. i have never had sex and i'm 16 years old ?

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Likely benign: This is likely related to an inflamed hair root/gland and not something dreaded.Applying gentile heat over time can sometimes increase your blood flow and improve chance of self healing. If it ever seems pus filled I would see the doc.

Answered 11/29/2016

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