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Hey, so for awhile not I've had bumps on the underside of the head of my penis. The top of them are white and around them is slightly red. They don't hurt and there's no increased sensation or decreased sensation. They just kinda showed up one day. I am circumcised and I have not had any type of sex so I highly doubt it's an std. It's something I'd rather not go to the doctors for. Does anyone have an explanation for this?
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It sounds like you may have Hirsuties coronae glandis, or what is commonly known as pearly penile papules (PPP).  The papules appear as one or several rows of small, pearly or flesh-colored, smooth, dome-topped bumps situated circumferentially around the corona or sulcus of the glans. They may range in size from less than 1 mm to 3 mm. They’re not an STD and they have no real health detriments. They may feel better less itchy if you keep the penis moisturized. Use a good penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) with a high end emollient, such as shea butter.
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Hello,
These can be due to folliculitis, molluscum, cysts or genital warts(caused by HPV infection).

Apply warm compresses,Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it.You  can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.If the lumps persist then it will be best to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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