Health Steward Q&A Men’s Health

What's the matter with the hard lump at the base of the penis?

Asked by:May

Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 11:26 AM

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  • Aegir Aegir

    Apr 11, 2026

    A hard lump at the base of the penis may be caused by folliculitis, sebaceous cyst, syphilis, etc., and can be treated with drugs or surgery.

    1. Folliculitis

    The penis is the main reproductive organ of men. If you don't pay attention to local cleaning and hygiene, clogged hair follicles will cause hard lumps at the base of the penis. You can follow the doctor's advice and apply local mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc. for treatment.

    2. Sebaceous cyst

    If a man has a sebaceous cyst, it will accumulate in the penis for a long time and form a hard lump. If the sebaceous cyst is large, it can be removed and treated through minimally invasive surgery.

    3. Syphilis

    If men have unclean sex, it will cause syphilis infection, which will induce local hard lumps. They can be treated with roxithromycin dispersible tablets, tetracycline tablets, etc.

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