White Bumps

  : : I have been trying to find more information on white bumps under
  : : the skin. I have about 8 of them with the largest one being about
  : : half a centimeter and the smallest about 1mm, all are completely round and hard.
  : : It causes no problems at all and the skin is fine. I have read through the
  : : postings and the following is pretty much spot on to what I have:
  : : http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/urology/archive/281.html
  : : I have also spoken to someone on the internet about this and he
  : : has said that it is probable just hair folucules. The only thing
  : : is is that Im just concerned about the size? is this right or too big?
  : : Im concerned about going to my GP as truithfully I find it too personal
  : : a thing.
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Dear
Those white bumps have created some interest of late! You are describing normal scrotal skin with some (what sounds to be) sebaceous cysts.
I realize that you find this an embarrassing subject to bring to your physician in person, but the only way that a definitive diagnosis can be made is to have these seen by an appropriate physician. We deal with these issues constantly.  A dermatologist or urologist should readily be able to help you.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult  your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital  and its satellites (I-800-653-6568).
HFHS M.D.-SAL
*Keyword: infections and inflammations of the external genitalia

  : : I have had these for over 5 years now and they dont seem to get any
  : : bigger, infact do anything at all.
  : : Originaly when I first had them I tried to squeeze them out however
  : : this came too painfull.
  : : Normally these bumps do not concern me however periodically over the year
  : : think about them and worry a bit.
  : : There also very simular to very tiny white bumps under my eyes on my face.
  : : Hope you can help...
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  : Dear Glen
  : Thanks for your questions and  most of all thanks for looking though the other postings first.  
  : As you know, we can not give a diagnosis over the internet, what if we were wrong?  !!  
  : You probably are right about them being benign because they have been there so long without change.  The only thing that concerns me about a diagnosis of a simple sebaceous gland, is the size.  5 mm is slightly large,  and maybe an inclusion cyst.  It is benign, but hopefully you see my point when I ask you to see a doctor to be sure.   You can go for a check-up and say