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Hair follicles on penis

For a fair while now I've had what I believe to be hair follicles on my penis and testicles, not jus near the base but also going all the way onto my foreskin, most of the bumps have a hair growing from it, and before I wasn't to worried; but now I'm starting to worry if they will stop as they are very unsightly; like goose bumps in actual fact and dont irritate or cause discomfort. Is there any treatment that can stop these? They seem very noticeable and can feel them very easily, and if they didn't stop and covered my entire penis?...
I'm 17 and havent had sex yet, so I'm fairly certain its not an STI or anything as they do all have hairs, and I'm slightly nervous/shy to go to the doctor about them... so any advice here?
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iam 17years old and i didint have any sex till.now but i have bumps like somthing which are growing where the hair is growing ..even at the bottom pf penis they have occupied abt 1/2 of the penis wht shalli do?
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U may need to be seen by a doctor an if what u are talking about came after sexual intercourse ....I could very well be an STD but u never know until the blood test results come back some boys have hair follicles show up an some have not had sex yet ...yes as a guy I would be worried to but you need to get checked out
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hello,
iam 17years old and i have many bumps on.my penis what shall i do to make them less? they have occupied at 1/2 of my penis at the dowb and even where all hair is growing please help me put iam feared wether it will cause any future problem for sex even i have not done any sex with any one
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
There are many methods of hair removal like waxing, electrolysis, laser treatment also. However, the best method of painless hair removal on penis is by laser treatment. I would advise you to consult a dermatologist/cosmetologist and discuss this option with him.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
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Went to the Doctor and got it checked out (sorry took so long, had to get up the nerve and then computer crashed so i lost this website)  and he simply said its all ok and nothing to worry about, just hair follicles and nothing wrong with them... and didnt seemed concerned that they were on the shaft and foreskin... so im guessing all good.

He also said looks wise, its just normal and shouldn't get worried about it... but is there anything you can suggest for cutting down the hairs eg hair removal cream (is it ok or safe to use it on your penis or any other way... waxing etc...)

And finally are there any permanent hair removal options eg surgery etc and possible costs...?

Thanks for the support by the way, much appreciated.
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It can be due to folliculitis or Fordyce spots. Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).

Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case. Also then get the other possibility of Fordyce spots ruled out.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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There not an STI if you havent had sex yet...They are normal I have them all over my penis, the only reason they show on your penis is because your penis skin is very thin.
Your all normal nothing to worry over
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