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A 16-year-old male asked:
I noticed a couple small white almost pimple like bumps under the bottom of the head of my penis. what could this be?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
I don't: Know since i can't see them on the internet. If you're concerned, let your doctor take a look.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Most likely, they...: Although the question is like a conundrum, clinically, they're most likely just penile papules - microscopically being benign angifibromas, which tends to appear as pairs beside frenulum or 2-3 rows along the dorsolateral spects of the corona of glans penis, and harmless so needing no Rx. If still in doubt, ask urologist for confirmation. Best wish ...
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I noticed a couple small white almost pimple like bunps under the bottom of the head of my penis what is this?
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Dr. Frank Armstronganswered
Dermatology 26 years experience
Oil glands: Most likely oil glands. There are many types of glands which function to moisturize the skin. Also could be pearly penile papules which are benign little fleshy bumps. I doubt they are genital warts from description. Have derm or urology examine them.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
I have hard pimple-like bump on my penis skin, but no white head, what could this be?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
May be ...: A bump from pimple (1- 1.5 mm) - hyperactive hair-follicle-related sebaceous gland, usually has its white head visible, but at times, can be a "black"... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
I have a bump on my penis. Looks like a pimple. It came to a head, I squeezed it and exhumed a solid whitehead. Should I be worried?
Dr. Patrick Kohlitzanswered
Internal Medicine 13 years experience
Probably ok: This is difficult to assess over the internet but based on the symptoms you described this sounds like a "pimple" or folliculitis. If the lesion heal... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Red odorous bumps looks like pimples under penis head partner had cancer causing HPV but treated could she give me genital warts? Or is it yeast inf?
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Need to be seen: This is probably an infection -- several come to mind, including chancroid -- and your physician needs to see it.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
I am 19 and I haven't had sex. I have this red bump on the shaft if my penis.Could this be a pimple or a ingrown hair.
Dr. Laura Anissiananswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Could be: It could be. I would just watch it and if it doesnt improve you could see a dermatologist.
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Dr. Louis Cooper commented
Pediatrics 50 years experience
For peace of mind, be seen by your doctor initially and a dermatologist if needed.
Nov 2, 2014
A 37-year-old member asked:
What are white tiny pimple looking bumps a lil above my penis by the pubic hair region?
Dr. Wendy Askewanswered
26 years experience
Probably follicles: Hair follicles, could be tiny sebaceous ducts (small glands beneath the skin), - this description doesn't sound typical of any sexually transmitted di... Read More
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