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little red AND white looking bumps on rim of penis

iv had this on my penis for several months now. it does seem to gradually geta  it worse but no pain. odd time it is itchy but not very often. the bumps seem to be biggest on tip of rim of penis and on the head they are small and can only be seem when irrected or penis is pulled back. scared to go to the doctor, so would like some advice please. also their seems to be an odor that comes with the affected area. mostly only smel when having or after sex.
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Wow! I actually found a doctor on here who isn't off. well he is off a little but.
You see pearly penile papules or fordyce spots when on the penis are a bit different and they are called Preputial glands or tyson glands. And yes that is what you have my friend. Most often referred to by doctors "who know what they are doing, not on this site but" Preputial glands
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yea, im 17 and i have like white little dot's/spot's on the rim of my crown on my pinus.I want to know what tat is and how i can make it go away it's disturbing me mentally but in no way physacly

any advice???
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Hi,

This could be - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis.

'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'

'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '

Let us know if you need any further information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.
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