Pimples are pretty common on the penile shaft, and it sounds to me like that's what you have. It is never possible to exclude herpes, since 25% of the population has it, with or without symptoms; but this doesn't sound like herpes.
I wouldn't do anything as long as the lesion heals and doesn't recur. But if in doubt or if you need more reassurance, see an STD-experienced health care provider, such as you local health department clinic and consider a herpes blood test. (See many other comments on this board about the proper kind of herpes blood test.)
Good luck-- HHH, MD
could it be from tanning in a bed and getting the area a little burned. could that cause this? Long shot, but just curious. thanks.
Hi doctor,
This is just a follow up to my posts below, I dont know if you look down that far......
When you basically put to rest all my worries a few days ago, within a day, everything felt normal again, so I do attribute it to stress/anxiety.
However, yesterday I did notice a little something. I have a few of those papule-like things, which I've been told are normal. I had noticed a new one while I was worrying last week, and looking very close. Its near the end of my shaft, just a bit below where they other kind of skin starts before the head. Yesterday, it seemed to have a little scab/dry skin on it. The scab is gone now, but the little white bump remains. I assume it was just a papule type thing, and maybe it got chaffed, as the day before, my GF did give me quite a bit of hand stimulation. Does this sound like something that should warrant any concern? (I know I have little reason to worry, but technically both of our HSV1 status' are unknown, its just that we've never exhibited a cold sore)
I'm not SUPER concerned with it, but I did notice it, and figured I'd ask, though I know a diagnosis over the internet is basically impossible.
Thanks!
I don't look much at new comments on old strings, and don't recall your former question or my response.
I'm not sure what kind of "papule" is normal; that term usually implies an abnormality. And scabbing certainly raises the possibility of herpes--but your comments suggest you've already dealt with that and have a negative HerpeSelect HSV-2 test. If not, you need to be tested, regardless of your HSV-1 history. In any case, you're right--I can't make a specific diagnosis. If in doubt, consider a visit to your local health department's STD clinic.
HHH, MD
Dr,
My only exposure has been 1 instance of oral sex from my GF, who is a virgin, and has never had a cold sore in her life, to her recollection. (Still possible to be carrying HSV1 of course.) So, no need for a herpes 2 test I guess. Yo had said I shouldn't have any concerns of herpes in out sexual practices.
I believe it could be a clogged follicle or something. I know this is gross, but I do seem to get an occasional random hair on my shaft here and there.
Perhaps I should post on the dermatology forum as well.
However, if it persists, or comes back in the future, I will get checked. Thanks for all your advice.
i have one little bump on my penis and i dont know what it is nothing is wrong with it no oozing and just a little paine can u help me?