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There is a few small pimple like abressions forming on my glans and behind my glans on the superior side of my penis what is it?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

PPP or Tyson's gland: Correct name for these tiny pimples which usually form a ring at the glans corona is pearly penile papules. Some called tyson's glands, although they are not glands. They are harmless.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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