Hard bump above penis

Aeneas · #1 May 14, 2007, 02:21 PM

Hello all, this is quite an embarrassing thing to ask, I'm 20 years old and have a small hard lump about half an inch above the base of my penis, I was wondering what this is, I've read alot of the questions but these all refer to on the penis shaft or head or foreskin. I thought it might be an inflamed hair follicle because that is the most common response, but i don't think that it should be hard... I've only noticed it 2 days ago, any help?

whiteladybug2002 · May 14, 2007, 02:46 PM

It could be the hair follicle thing or a cyst thing?! It could be a pimple? If it came up in two days I don't think it would be something too serious. I would watch it for a few days, see how it goes, if it changes or stays the same.........I would go to the doctor!

Does it itch or is it painful?

Aeneas · May 14, 2007, 02:55 PM

It is not itchy and is not painful, unless i put pressure on it it feels a bit annoying but not painful..

thx for quick reply

whiteladybug2002 · May 14, 2007, 02:58 PM

Unfortunatly pain is a good thing when it comes to bumps. I would keep a watch, but make an appointment to see a doctor. If it is gone before the doctor app, cancel it. Just my opinion.

Aeneas · May 14, 2007, 03:07 PM

Ok, will do that, thanks for the help.

Bumps make me nervous

ondeckcru · Oct 28, 2009, 11:33 PM

I am 20 also and have had a small skin colored lump a 1/2 inch above the shaft on the right side when I look down, that is not painful at all, and have had it for 3 weeks now. I don't think it is a hair follicle or pimple because it is not red and has not gone away, and does not hurt, even with pressure. It is not itchy either.

ondeckcru · Oct 28, 2009, 11:35 PM

Sorry, i forgot to ask for advice. Thank you.

MYDEARFRIEND · Oct 29, 2009, 08:08 AM

every now and then we guys get lumps and bumps on and around your penis.

some appear when we masturbate and if no lube is used you can end up with friction burn and so on,, you might get hairs that get trapped and become a tiny ball under the skin, we also can get pores that fill up and block and become hard and turn into a small lump or spot..

if it gets infected or pain is getting worse then go see your doctor as he might have to lance it and let it drain out.. hope that is the last resort for you.

Massari · Nov 18, 2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Aeneas

Hello all, this is quite an embarrassing thing to ask, I'm 20 years old and have a small hard lump about half an inch above the base of my penis, I was wondering what this is, I've read alot of the questions but these all refer to on the penis shaft or head or foreskin. I thought it might be an inflamed hair follicle because that is the most common response, but i don't think that it should be hard... I've only noticed it 2 days ago, any help?

ALWAYS have a check up with your Doctor, I was unsure about the exact same symptons, so I googled it, everyone was being quite relaxed about it. Lucky I didn't just go with peoples opinions on the internet. I went to the doctor and found it was a hernia. Which if left untreated would eventually mean its life threatening. So I had an opertation done to fix it.