Patient's question:
At the end of 2017, I noticed a small nodule the size of a peanut on my testicle. It was the size of a rice grain, painless and itchy, but more noticeable when the skin of the testicle was tight. Actually, it wasn't very noticeable. In June 2018, I consulted this platform. After a doctor reviewed the photos and understood the situation, they advised applying mupirocin and calamine lotion for a month. After applying it, it didn't improve, but it didn't hurt or itch, so I didn't pay much attention. Recently, for the past month, I've noticed that the nodule has reduced to just one, and it's a bit harder and slightly larger than before. I want to consult about what this condition might be and what I should do.Doctor's answer:
It is a typical scrotal sebaceous cyst. This is not too much of a disturbance and is benign. It may gradually grow. It may not need to be addressed. If it grows significantly or you find it bothersome, you can consider surgical removal. The testicle can recover, but the treatment process is generally slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and also recommend maintaining good lifestyle habits and a proper diet during the treatment period.