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Small bumps on penile shaft. some have a white substance come when squeeze. acne or something else? present before engaged in any sexual activity.

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Dr. Nicholaus Hilliard answered

Penile bumps: jerry, those penile bumps are most likely sebaceous glands releasing oil and dead skin and appear as white bumps. Other possibility includes pimples (folliculitis).

Answered 1/9/2015

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A member asked:

Small bumps on penile shaft. some have a white substance come when squeeze. acne or something else? present before engaged in any sexual activity.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nicholaus Hilliard answered

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