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What Causes Clear Painless Bumps On Head Of Penis?
Posted on
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Question : I have clear painless tiny bumps on the head of my penis. I am not a virgin but I have been checked a few times for any STD and it always comes out negative. I don't have any odors coming from it. The doctors have checked but never tell me anything about it. I have had them for a few years but I have always been too shy to ask. I would like to know if anyone can help me know what this is.
Brief Answer:
May be STD or simple infection.Details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is good that your tests for STDs as come negative.But it is not clear about the which tests and the reports.
it is not clear about the morphology of rash,exact site, duration, onset of rash,symptoms of rash, other symptoms or disease if any, intercourse history,partner history etc.
It may be due to STD or simple infections.
You can send the photos or reports to attachments @ health care magic with attention to Dr Bharatesh Devendra Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist.
You can send the details and photos .
I will try to help you.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
May be STD or simple infection.Details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
It is good that your tests for STDs as come negative.But it is not clear about the which tests and the reports.
it is not clear about the morphology of rash,exact site, duration, onset of rash,symptoms of rash, other symptoms or disease if any, intercourse history,partner history etc.
It may be due to STD or simple infections.
You can send the photos or reports to attachments @ health care magic with attention to Dr Bharatesh Devendra Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist.
You can send the details and photos .
I will try to help you.
You can get back to me for any clarifications.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
it is not a rash they a small clearn bumps that surround the head of my penis. I feel normal no symptoms at all. I've used condoms when I have sex but these bumps have been here even before I had sex which is why I am wondering what they are
Brief Answer:
Benign lesions if persistent.send photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It would be nice if you do not feel shy or else if you can send a clear photos of these tiny clear bumps.
when did you notice it first? is it persisting always ? or clears and appears again?.Recurrent if so since when and how many times?.
I hope you do not have any symptoms what so ever.
These may be benign bumps if persistent and will do no harm if present before intercourse or for a long time.
Please send details and photos without shyness to allay your anxiety.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Benign lesions if persistent.send photos.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
It would be nice if you do not feel shy or else if you can send a clear photos of these tiny clear bumps.
when did you notice it first? is it persisting always ? or clears and appears again?.Recurrent if so since when and how many times?.
I hope you do not have any symptoms what so ever.
These may be benign bumps if persistent and will do no harm if present before intercourse or for a long time.
Please send details and photos without shyness to allay your anxiety.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
they stay there and I noticed when I was 14 years old but my first intercourse was when I was 16. I feel no symptoms at all. you aren't able to see them only if you really look close because they are very small
Brief Answer:
Pearly penile papules or Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
So then these are benign lesions found in many individuals.
these may be Pearly penile papules or Fordyce spots.
Either of them are benign and do not require any treatment whatsoever.
So you can relax and be free from anxiety if your descriptions are true.
It was better if photos was sent for real clarity and allay your anxiety.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Pearly penile papules or Fordyce spots
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
So then these are benign lesions found in many individuals.
these may be Pearly penile papules or Fordyce spots.
Either of them are benign and do not require any treatment whatsoever.
So you can relax and be free from anxiety if your descriptions are true.
It was better if photos was sent for real clarity and allay your anxiety.
You can get back to me for any clarifications else please close the discussion and rate.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I went and did a little research on those 2 things and that is exactly how they look ..... is it bad that I have them? and why do I have them?
Brief Answer:
Normal and no problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
If they look like either of pearly papules or Fordyce spots(ectopic glands).it is normal in many percentage of men.
Both are harmless and the real cause is not known.you need not worry.
If you want for cosmetic purpose it can be removed but can cause scarring etc.
So better leave it to itself.
Forget it .
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
Normal and no problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.
If they look like either of pearly papules or Fordyce spots(ectopic glands).it is normal in many percentage of men.
Both are harmless and the real cause is not known.you need not worry.
If you want for cosmetic purpose it can be removed but can cause scarring etc.
So better leave it to itself.
Forget it .
You can get back for any clarification else close the discussion and rate
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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