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'whitehead' on glans of penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

'whitehead' on glans of penis

by joerose, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
I have what looks like a whitehead/pimple on the glans my penis about a third of an inch from the tip.  It is dry and in fact if I rub my finger over it is has a harder texture than the glans. It is about the size of the head of a pin.  I noticed this about a month ago.  It could hardly be seen, but the more I touch it the more noticable it gets and appears to be a bit inflamed around the white head (a white dot with a red circle)-probably I'm irritating it, but its freaking me out a bit. I have condom protected intercourse and but unprotected fellatio.  My girlfriend's has a tongue piercing with a large "barbell" but I don't think this has anything to do with the whitehead.  Is this benign? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
I think it's a cyst, common under the skin of the penis and scrotum, which may have been inflamed by friction.  I agree that the tongue piercing has anything to do with this.  I advise you to leave it alone, and show it to your doctor the next time you go, just for confirmation.



Best.



Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (3)

by joerose, Sep 17, 2003 12:00AM
Thanks for your help.  I feel much more relaxed.

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