What can the lump on penis be?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have a small lump on my penis. I have not had any unprotected sex and also have a steady partner.

I have had this for about a month.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am glad you chose us for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

It is very difficult to diagnose it without seeing it through photos. Here I mentioned the possibilities, which could be the lump.

Wart lump- Rough surface, multiple, painless, hard, stuck, and not going away for a long time.
Molluscum - It also has a hard, round, smooth surface, with whitish material filled.

These are the two main differential diagnoses. How long has it been on the penis? Is it painful or itchy? Please explain the lesion, duration, symptoms, and how it looks.

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I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

I looked into your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) closely. It seems like molluscum. Just take the cotton and press it. Try to extract all the material inside it. Then, clean it with an antiseptic, and this is the treatment. It is better to go to a local doctor.

He will use topical anesthesia and extract the whitish material completely. As you said that you had only protected sex, sometimes molluscum may come without any sexual contact too (very common to get it this way). If you cannot extract it on your own, then apply Podophyllin solution (Podowart) over it every night and see for two weeks. It may go with this, or else remove it manually.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.