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A 18-year-old male asked:

I have small pimples like str on my penis shaft at the base and scrotum. it does not pain but sometime it's itchy. it's been months but it hasn't caused any other problem. it can't be std cuz i never had sex. possible cause and treatment??

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Urology 36 years experience
They are 'papules and they overwhelmingly cause no problem. Keep the area clean and dry. If they enlarge or increase pl. see a Urologist
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