lump on foreskin - Men's Health Message Board

gazzer29 · 07-26-2001, 07:21 AM

around 2 months ago i discovered a lump on my penis, but now it has gotten alot smaller, when i noticed it there was a hair growing in the middle of it, and then the hair came out and it left a little old, which later puss started coming out, the hole has healed up now and made a little scar but there is still a tiny lump there, I was just wondering what it maybe? and if it is anything serious please reply thanks

Lance2 · 07-26-2001, 04:49 PM

Sounds like you had what's known as an impacted hair follicle. Happens alot of the time and nothing to worry about, especially since the "puss" came out. No chance of infection now!

07-27-2001, 02:15 AM

I agree! It sounds very much like a small hair follicle became infected orginally and now has healed up.. The lump itself may be just the skin/cells closing up the hole underneath. If it opens again or you develop redness or a discharge from the site, see your doctor probably for antibiotics.

Cheers.

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Nurse_oz is a Registered Nurse who works in a Major Paediatric Hospital in Australia

gazzer29 · 08-10-2001, 09:47 AM

thanks people for the replies it was very must appreciated... Well as i can say it looks ok.. but there is sitll a tiny little lump under the foreskin... can it take some time for these to fully heal ?

Lance2 · 08-10-2001, 02:04 PM

Yep, probably so. Just keep an eye on it and note any change in size, coloration and such!