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STDs (Expert Forum)
Small Spots
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
Welcome to the STD Forum, which is intended only for questions and support pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases other than HIV/AIDS, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, human papillomavirus, genital warts, trichomonas, other vaginal infections, nongonoccal urethritis (NGU), cervicitis, molluscum contagiosum, chancroid, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). All questions will be answered by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D. or Edward W Hook, MD.
Small Spots
by poooch, Oct 04, 2004 12:00AM
I have these extremely tiny white spots directly beneath the head of the penis by the fold, which look almost like tiny pimples. I have shown them to a doctor and was informed that they were nothing to worry about. I was wondering if you think these spots are something to worry about? Also sometimes if i squeeze or scratch them a little white stuff will come out and the bump will get reddish but then normally come back within a few days or so?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Oct 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Oct 04, 2004 12:00AM
Probably sebaceous cysts, or perhaps Tyson's periurethral glands. Both are normal anatomic variants. But if persistent, it's a good idea to get examined--preferably when one of the spots is swollen and looking like you might be able to express some material (but before you do it!). In the meantime, don't lose any sleep; doesn't sound serious in any way.
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
