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A male asked:

16 year old guy and i have this brownish spot under the head of my penis with a small painless bump or lump under the skin of it, cause for concern?

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Dr. Bernard Seif
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Spot & bump: Your doc needs to see this to determine if all is well or if some treatment may be needed. Please see him/her and you will be put at ease. Peace and good health.
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Last updated Apr 22, 2018

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