What Causes White Itchy Bumps On The Penis Foreskin?

Posted on Sun, 6 Apr 2014

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Question : Hi, I have few white bumps which tend to itch on my foreskin. I noticed it after a long bike ride yesterday. What are the possible reasons?

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: They could be related to excessive sweating Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX They could be related to 1. Excessive sweating 2. A fungal infection 3. Other infections like bacterial growth. Checking your blood sugar levels is important as it may earmark the onset of diabetes (in some people). hope this helped.

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