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What causes red rashes and small bumps on penile shaft?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old, and I have these small bumps on my penile shaft. I know they are not STDs (sexually transmitted disease) or anything like that, but I have read that it might be hair follicles. Any recommendations or products that I could use? Also, there will occasionally be red pearly rashes that will appear every once in a while.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always reach me at icliniq.com.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have attached few images of the affected area.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

It seems like they could be genital molluscum contagiosum, pearly white asymptomatic bumps.

Have you been sexually active?

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

No, I have not had sex.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Another possibility is that they may be penile sebaceous hyperplasia. I need really closeup good quality images to confirm the diagnosis.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I will upload more photos. What are your recommendations?

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is sebaceous hyperplasia. They have to be fulgurated by either electrocautery or a radiofrequency cautery or with a CO2 laser or freezer with liquid nitrogen.

I suggest you to kindly visit a dermatologist.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

But is there any home remedy for my problem that I can do to minimize them the best to my ability? I read that tea tree oil, heat are helpful. Is that true?

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

No. Home remedies are not recommended. They might cause irritation, pain, scarring, pigmentation which may create additional cosmetic problems and certainly, home remedies will not be helpful at all.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 6, 2018
Reviewed At June 21, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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