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I have a bump on my penis that looks like a pimple. not sure if its an ingrown hair, shaved not too long ago or an std. i picked at it and it hurts.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Rudkin answered

Folliculitis: Sounds like an ingrown hair or infected hair follicle. Either way, try a warm compress a few times a day and wash the area daily to see if it resolves.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Physical exam: The only way to know for sure what it is, is by doing physical exam. See your physician who can do a physical exam and the appropriate tests to find out what it is.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

I have a bump on my penis that looks like a pimple. not sure if its an ingrown hair, shaved not too long ago or an std. i picked at it and it hurts.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Rudkin answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Shariq Refai answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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