Question 1

i have a small, dry, red bump on my penis. i masturbate about once a day but have never had sex?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: Masturbation is normal &amp; healthy at your age. Lump unlikely related to this. However, best to get the lump checked by urologist or your Dr. it it's bothering you. Almost certainly benign, but do you you want to live with it forever?

Question 2

sm painless bumps on penis-started 6 wks ago-one or few together will appear then dry up and sort of peel off then another appears-don't think blister?

Accepted Answer

Bumps on Penis: These MAY be Fordyce spots, small cysts and are somewhat common.  Please see your doctor who will tell you for sure.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

i have these embarrassing bumps on penis, what to do?

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What are they?: A row of bumps along the corona are usually pearly papules. They're a normal variant and you either like them or you don't -- if the latter, they can be removed by a laser. All men have some big sebaceous glands on themselves and they're normal. If you have genital warts, your personal physician can and should treat them as needed. If it's something else, again get seen.

Question 4

irritation and bumps on penis, should i be concerned?

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This may: Warrant medical evaluation (since the cause is not known).

Question 5

itchy bumps on penis?

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Bumps on Penis: Spots on the penis are very common and most do not have a serious cause. However, occasionally spots can indicate a significant health problem. So, it's important to seek prompt medical advice if you're concerned.

Question 6

what''s the best way to treat wart like bumps on penis?'

Accepted Answer

By seeing your MD: Sensitive areas over the counter ointments may not be good , or  may give problems , also you need evaluation it is only a genital wart caused by hpv virus not some thing serious like penile cancer.

Question 7

i have strange bumps on penis, what is this?

Accepted Answer

The only way to : Know with any accuracy is through in-person medical evaluation.

Question 8

treating pus-bumps on penis and what are they?

Accepted Answer

?Pearly pink papules: A symmetrical ring of of ting bumps around penis just under outer edge of glans penis are perfectly normal. Tend to be more prominent on an uncircumcised penis and can appear to be more or less prominent from time to time. They are normal. Feel free to send a photo for us to review privately and comment confidentially if you think the bumps are something else.

Question 9

boyfriend has bumps on penis, could it be herpes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: There are lots of causes of "bumps" - herpes is only one of them. He needs to be examined by his physician, and then tested for herpes and other possible causes.

Question 10

minor bumps on penis, is this hpv?

Accepted Answer

HPV  causes warts.: A dermatologist should be able to identify the lesions on your penis.

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I have a small, dry, red bump on my penis. i masturbate about once a day but have never had sex?

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Sm painless bumps on penis-started 6 wks ago-one or few together will appear then dry up and sort of peel off then another appears-don't think blister?

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I have these embarrassing bumps on penis, what to do?

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Irritation and bumps on penis, should i be concerned?

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Itchy bumps on penis?

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What''s the best way to treat wart like bumps on penis?'

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I have strange bumps on penis, what is this?

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Treating pus-bumps on penis and what are they?

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Boyfriend has bumps on penis, could it be herpes?

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Minor bumps on penis, is this hpv?

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