A member asked:

I have a singular pimple/sore on the underside shaft of my penis. it started out as a hard bump but now has yellow looking pus inside. is it herpes?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barry Cohen answered

Can't tell: On description see your doctor doubtful on description with single nodule but possible.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Penis Anatomy: It is very common to get oil filled cysts on the penis and scrotum. These benign cysts are called sebaceous cysts. Herpes is a cluster of painful blisters that open up and have raw tender skin. From your description this does not sound like herpes.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a singular pimple/sore on the underside shaft of my penis. it started out as a hard bump but now has yellow looking pus inside. is it herpes?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Barry Cohen answered

Dr Raff agreed

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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