Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Head Of Penis

Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016

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Question : I just recently noticed some red bumps on the head of my penis under the foreskin. It doesn't itch or bother me expect for me freaking out. Wanted to know what your thoughts are on it. Also I've only been with one woman for the last 8 years or so and her doctors say she is clean. I'm just very worried

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be epidermoid cysts, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it seems you are having epidermoid cysts but I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (17 minutes later)

Here is a picture. I put some neosporin on it this morning which is why its shinny. It doesnt itch or hurt at all. It has been very hot here lately and ive been working outside. So i didnt know if it was like a heat rash or something along those lines.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These are pearly penile papules, normal physiological variant

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and these are pearly penile papules.
It is a normal physiological variant which is present in many normal individuals.
You don't have to worry about them as they are totally harmless and require no treatment.
These are not related to hot weather or anything else.
Don't be anxious and just relax.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Ok. Thank you so much i really appreciate it. Do you know what causes it or why it would all of a sudden get redish?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome!!

Detailed Answer:
Their is no specific cause for this to occur.
It is a normal physiological variant which can occur in any individual.
Sudden redness can be due to hot and humid weather conditions.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina