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I have small hard bumps at the base of my penis. they look similar to whitehead pimples but are only noticeable when my penis is erect. ?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Fordyce Spots: are one POSSIBILITY. These are small cysts and are common. There are medical treatments for them and a natural approach is to lower the amount of oil in the diet. Please see you doc. Peace and good health.

Answered 7/9/2016

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