hard white lump on scrotum

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what could this be?

Danny · Supporter Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 344

This must be an inflamed hair follicle. I often get these! Although it is not advisable to squeeze it and touch it, I usually put warm compressions on it, so that the puss can come out and usually a hair pops out as well. It is said that these lumps should be left alone but I never do because I know they are inflamed hairs.

However, it may also be a cyst filled with fluid. Don’t touch it in that case.

But if the white stuff is more yellow in color, then it is an inflamed hair. Mine (lumps) are usually not that hard. Do you shave down there?

martus · Silver Member Joined: 15 Dec 2000 Posts: 296

If you decide to visit your doctor, he will examine all sides of the scrotum by having your flex leg on side being examined to increase access to area. Probably he will lift the scrotum to inspect visually the posterior side. He needs to examine also the scrotal sac by rolling the skin between the fingers of one or both hands. Gentle palpation should diagnose common problems such as a hydrocele, varicocele, testicular lesions, and inguinal hernias, as well as your problem of hard white lump. I have to tell you that any swelling within the scrotum should be transilluminated for further evaluation. Testes should feel smooth and glassy in texture, note size of 4 cm, shape, and symmetry. Doctor needs to examine individually each testicle, between his fingers of one hand for lumps, nodules, masses, or tenderness. It is important that he avoid excessive pressure during palpation, which could cause a deep aching sensation for the patient. He must feel your hard white lump, if that is on the front or the side of the testicle it is usually painless. If you have any lumps or other symptoms, it does not necessarily mean you have testicular cancer, but I would recommend you to be checked by a physician.

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