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STDs (Expert Forum)
What should I do?
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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.
What should I do?
by mike15, Nov 28, 2004 12:00AM
Hi there,
I have had these little white bumps on my penis shaft and on my scrotom for about 8 months. There seems to be hairs comming out of some of the bumps on my scrotom. I have also noticed a large red bump on the underside of my shaft. What can I do to get rid of these bumps and if there is nothing I can do when will they go away?
I have had these little white bumps on my penis shaft and on my scrotom for about 8 months. There seems to be hairs comming out of some of the bumps on my scrotom. I have also noticed a large red bump on the underside of my shaft. What can I do to get rid of these bumps and if there is nothing I can do when will they go away?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Nov 28, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 28, 2004 12:00AM
Almost certainly sebaceous cysts (similar to blackheads); when they become infected, it is called folliculitis (the larger red bump). Not an STD. This is basically a version of normal anatomy, although in some cases the problem is promiment enough that treatment (e.g., low-dose antibiotics as for acne) may be warranted. See a health care provider for confirmation and further advice, but in the meantime don't worry about this medically minor problem.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
