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I have bumps on my penis head, i think fordyce spot for long time now, when i masturbate or sex, they get red for a whilr is that normal?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Match pictures: These may be sebaceous glands / fordyce's, or if they're in a row around the glans, they may be pearly papules. Neither is anything to worry about.

Answered 2/5/2021

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A member asked:

I have bumps on my penis head, i think fordyce spot for long time now, when i masturbate or sex, they get red for a whilr is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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