Have A Cluster Of Painless Bumps On Shaft The Shaft Of Penis. Is It Due To Herpes?

Posted on Wed, 23 Oct 2013

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Question : hello I have a cluster of painless bumps on shaft of penis close to the head and they are flat topped they don't hurt or itch and have had them for about 5 months now wont go away could they be herpes? from what I hear herpes bumps only last for a few days and blister and scab so I don't know? I can send a picture

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic
These are not herpes lesions. They look like Fordyce's spots ( ectopic sebaceous glands). You can leave it alone. It is not infectious.
Hope this helped. If you have any clarifications I will be happy to help.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Johny Chacko (4 hours later)

Thanks a lot for your answer

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
Wish you good health.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar