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What to do if i noticed my boyfriend has bumps around the base of the head of his penis.. is that normal?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

PPP: Likely are pearly penile papules, which are harmless. See: http://pppremoval.Hubpages.Com/hub/pearly-penile-papules-ppp-removal-treatments -- for more information and options on treatment, if desired.

Answered 6/13/2013

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