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White bumps on penis
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White bumps on penis
by JG__0, Jan 29, 1999 12:00AM
I have noticed that there are three small white bumps just below
the head of my penis. Further down, are a few more bumps. These
bumps are not hard to the touch, but I cannot pop them either. They
do not hurt, itch, or cause any other discomfort, except fo the
visual aspect of course. I am 20 years old and have never had sex
so I'm pretty sure it isn't an STD. I did not notice the bumps
until a few weeks after switching to boxer-briefs. Since then I h
have started wearing boxers again and have not masturbated in quite some
time (at least 2 weeks), yet the bumps are still there. I also
wash my 'area' whenever I may have sweated there. Do you know what
these little bumps could be, and how I could get rid of them?
Thanks
=====================================
Dear JG,
There is a known normal condition that has pearly penile papules usually only around the glands or head of the penis but your situation does not sound as if that is the cause. It is, however, a good idea to be seen by a dermatologist or urologist for an evaluation.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-BE
*keyword: bumps on penis
the head of my penis. Further down, are a few more bumps. These
bumps are not hard to the touch, but I cannot pop them either. They
do not hurt, itch, or cause any other discomfort, except fo the
visual aspect of course. I am 20 years old and have never had sex
so I'm pretty sure it isn't an STD. I did not notice the bumps
until a few weeks after switching to boxer-briefs. Since then I h
have started wearing boxers again and have not masturbated in quite some
time (at least 2 weeks), yet the bumps are still there. I also
wash my 'area' whenever I may have sweated there. Do you know what
these little bumps could be, and how I could get rid of them?
Thanks
=====================================
Dear JG,
There is a known normal condition that has pearly penile papules usually only around the glands or head of the penis but your situation does not sound as if that is the cause. It is, however, a good idea to be seen by a dermatologist or urologist for an evaluation.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653-6568).
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-BE
*keyword: bumps on penis
