Small, white bump on shaft of penis

[FearofSTDs]

I am wondering if I have an STD.  I have a small, slightly raised white bump on my shaft.  It is a flesh colored bump that is slightly whiter than the rest of the skin on my shaft.  There is only 1 bump.  This bump seems to have been there for at least a few months but I never really noticed it before, but only recently has it become a little more raised.  I had 2 unprotected sexual encounters, 1 oral sex and 1 penetration (with girlfriend at the time/possibly cheated on me before that) around the end of January.  I am concerned because I did test positive for HPV, but I am unsure if this is a result of HPV or something more serious like herpes.  If you could help me with this I would greatly appreciate it.  Thank you very much.


(if you have any more questions about the bump like the size, color, etc. please let me know and I will try to describe it best as I can)

[FearofSTDs]

Thank you so much.  You really helped a lot.  After I see my doctor I will post on here to let you know/other users know what it actually was.   Again, thank you and have a great night.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

(You posted this comment while I was editing and reposting my reply.)

Definitely not herpes.  Do a little research to see many other discussions of what herpes is like; use the search link.  What you describe doesn't even hint at herpes.

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

This doesn't sound like an STD.  Your description most suggests some minor variation in skin anatomy, i.e. nothing abnormal at all; or perhaps a small sebaceous cyst.  Conceivably it could be a genital wart, but warts don't usually persist unchanged in appearance for several months.  Herpes definitely cannot do that; for sure it isn't herpes or any other STD.

Seeing a health care provider for personal examination is the only way to know for sure what it is, so make an appointment -- or just visit your local health department STD clinic.  Feel free to return to the forum to tell us what the diagnosis is after you are examined.  In the meantime, I see no cause for worry.

Regards--  HHH, MD

[FearofSTDs]

I am going to see my doctor this week because I am need of an annual physical anyway.  My only problem is that the small flesh colored bump seems to have risen a bit and looks different than it has in the past month or so.  Definitely not genital herpes tho?  Because that is my biggest fear....