Tiny pink genital bumps

[timguy83]

I have a number of very tiny pink bumps around the base of my penis. They are less than a millimetre in size and are hardly noticeable, but have begun to worry me. I started to notice them about two weeks ago. They are painless, and would itch occasionally until I started using hydrocortisone a few days ago. They cannot be popped. From what I can tell it doesn't seem to be warts or herpes... but just hoping there is a way to clear them up, and clear my mind.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Well the bumps that you have noticed are called Fordyce spots.They small, painless, raised, pale or white spots or bumps 1 to 3 mm in diameter that may appear on the shaft of the penis. The spots are a form of ectopic sebaceous gland, and are not known to be associated with any disease or illness and are of cosmetic concern only. They are non-infectious and a natural occurrence on the body.

They should be got removed only for cosmetic reasons as they are normally found on the penis.
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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[timguy83]

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