spots and dark blemish on penis

[andreew]

i'm 18 now and since i was about 16 i've noticed some little white spots on my penis, they have increased in numbers and now cover most of my shaft and scrotum. Some of these spots have whiteheads but some dont. I went to my doctor who said they were whiteheads but i think i may also have fordyce spots. I also have a darker area on my penis. The dark area seems to have got darker recently but is almost unnoticable when errect. My doctor also told me this was pigmentation but I am still unsure. Can anyone help?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

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

This could also be genital warts, but nothing can be said with surety without a clinical examination.

'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.