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Can this be HSV?
Hello all!
Just a quick query: I noticed some small, dome-shaped bumps underneath penis head, on my shaft. The part of the penis where when unerect, the skin tends to fold or shrink. Ive seen some “bumps” that resemble skin tags, as it is narrow and connected by a stalk. The other dome-shaped bumps are in a small group. This area comes into a lot of contact with my underwear and scrotum. When unerect, it is hard to see the bumps, as the folds of my skin don’t make it prominent. When erect, it is not as visible, but when pulling/stretching the skin and taking a really close look, it is visible. No pain, no itchiness. I have noticed some fordyce spots (though not that many) leading up from the base of my shaft, to the penis head.
A brief sexual history on my side:
I have only had sex with one person (we were both our first) but, I have received handjobs from other women. No genital to genital contact with them, but there was body-to-body contact.
I’ve read through the HSV and HPV threads here with professional doctors that hand-to-genital contact is considered as almost no risk for transferring these viruses.
I know it’s hard to diagnose without a picture, but my questions are:
1. Could this be HSV or HPV?
2. If not, what could this be?
3. Is it possible that the skin, when folded, created friction with itself, thus creating these bumps? If so, what can I do about them other than surgery?
I know that once you start reading medhelp threads, you tend to notice every single bump on your body (guilty). I would just like to get someone else’s opinion on this.
Thank you guys for your time!
Just a quick query: I noticed some small, dome-shaped bumps underneath penis head, on my shaft. The part of the penis where when unerect, the skin tends to fold or shrink. Ive seen some “bumps” that resemble skin tags, as it is narrow and connected by a stalk. The other dome-shaped bumps are in a small group. This area comes into a lot of contact with my underwear and scrotum. When unerect, it is hard to see the bumps, as the folds of my skin don’t make it prominent. When erect, it is not as visible, but when pulling/stretching the skin and taking a really close look, it is visible. No pain, no itchiness. I have noticed some fordyce spots (though not that many) leading up from the base of my shaft, to the penis head.
A brief sexual history on my side:
I have only had sex with one person (we were both our first) but, I have received handjobs from other women. No genital to genital contact with them, but there was body-to-body contact.
I’ve read through the HSV and HPV threads here with professional doctors that hand-to-genital contact is considered as almost no risk for transferring these viruses.
I know it’s hard to diagnose without a picture, but my questions are:
1. Could this be HSV or HPV?
2. If not, what could this be?
3. Is it possible that the skin, when folded, created friction with itself, thus creating these bumps? If so, what can I do about them other than surgery?
I know that once you start reading medhelp threads, you tend to notice every single bump on your body (guilty). I would just like to get someone else’s opinion on this.
Thank you guys for your time!
That doesn’t sound like HSV at all. Was the sex unprotected? Sounds like you have a zero risk sexual history tbh. How long have the bumps been there? Do they change in any way? They could be papules which are normal.
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Thank you for the response. With my ex, we had unprotected sex. The other women were no more than a handjob - no genital-to-genital contact.
I’m not too sure about how long the bumps have been there, but of course, I did the whole internet self-diagnosing deal and that’s when I started noticing them. The bumps - from my observations- haven’t changed at all. Is it possible papules to grow on the shaft? I’ve read that they’re commonly found around the penile rim. It’s just really unsightly to look at.
On a side note, I also posted this query on the HPV forum. Would you happen to know if I was exposed to HPV through what I mentioned? I’m really thankful for your response.
I’m not too sure about how long the bumps have been there, but of course, I did the whole internet self-diagnosing deal and that’s when I started noticing them. The bumps - from my observations- haven’t changed at all. Is it possible papules to grow on the shaft? I’ve read that they’re commonly found around the penile rim. It’s just really unsightly to look at.
On a side note, I also posted this query on the HPV forum. Would you happen to know if I was exposed to HPV through what I mentioned? I’m really thankful for your response.
I'd monitor the bumps to see if they change at all. Are the near the tip at all? I've seen papules on the shaft of someone without HPV or HSV. If your bumps become genital warts it's possible you were exposed to HPV from that one encounter, not from hand to genital contact. I don't think you have anytjing to worry about though. Of course the best way to confirm anything is by visiting your doctor or maybe even a free clinic.
The bumps are about a thumbnail beneath the bottom part of the penis head. I'll just keep monitoring them for the time being. Its strange because the bumps have a "core" or "head" underneath the skin. I do have a history of sebaceous glands going crazy, I needed one the size of a quarter taken out from under my chin. For all I know, this might've been there since forever and I just havent noticed. Do you have any recommendations on which type of doctor i should visit? I've read on threads about dermatologists, urologists, or STI/STD doctors.
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