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Hi, i have a pimple like bump on my penile shaft... it is one red bump and i am embarrassed to be with future partners, any ideas on what it is?!?

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Get examined: The only way to know for sure is to get examined by a physician. This is especially important to rule out anything that may be sexually transmitted.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/14/2013

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