I Have a Pimple on My Penis. Should I Be Worried?
Published: May 09, 2021 · Last reviewed on this site: 2026-10-30
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The question
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Should I be worried? I have a hard dark red pimple thing on the shaft of my penis and I'm worried it is something serious. It was a normal pimple one day ago but now it is dark and painful.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
The answer
Unfortunately, TeenHealthFX cannot diagnose over the internet. We strongly recommend getting checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. If you need help finding a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the [Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist.