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Penile Papule

Penile papules appear as small pink and white growths on the head of the penis. It is normal to have them in males, and it is not harmful. If it causes a disturbance, then there is a need to remove it. It is treated by doing cryosurgery, radiosurgery, and laser surgery.

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Why are the patches and white dots on my penis head spreading?

Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed patches and white dots all over the head of my penis and am freaking out. I have not been sexually active for the past six months, and I was advised that this is not STD. I noticed it around three weeks ago now, and I am too embarrassed to go to the doctors. I have taken a...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you suffer from patches and white dots all over the penis' head for the last three months. According to the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) provided here, you ma...  Read Full »

I have a small, painless bump under my penis shaft. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor,I got a small white lump inside my penis under the shaft. The lump is on my penis body which gets harder when my penis erects. The lump has been there for the past week. It is painless, but not itchy. I consulted a GP, he prescribed antibiotic cream to apply over the area. The cream con...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have to worry about it. Please send me a close picture to diagnose and suggest to you promptly. Thank you.  Read Full »

I have noticed a painless, slightly firm bump on my penis skin. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a bump on my penis skin after I came home from work the day before yesterday. It is painless and slightly firm to the touch, and it moves when the foreskin is moved. It does not bother me, and I do not feel it or notice it unless I see it. Since I was at work all day shooting v...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, We welcome you to icliniq family. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Please help me with a few details so that I can understand your issue better: Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Have you had any surgeries in the past? So, has this swelling only been there for the last few days? Have...  Read Full »

How to know whether the wound in my penis is due to STD or chemical irritants?

Query: Hello doctor, Two months ago, I used perfume and shampoo excessively after unprotected sex. I end up with inflammation on my penis, especially the top-side opening. I have to say before that I always noticed a small wound. Just mentioning it in case it is causing problems, anyway. I went to an infec...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, there are two main things. One is unprotected sex, and the other is a chemical reaction due to the lubricant. The lubricant should be short term as the skin layer affected by the chemical injury regenerates in one week. The unprotected sex, if cause inf...  Read Full »

I find something hard at two places under the skin of my penis. What are they?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. For the past 10 days, I find something hard at two places under the skin of my penis. It is very tiny and does not move with moving the skin. There is no visible lump or growth or eruption on the surface of the skin at all. It feels something fixed or stationa...  Read Full »


Dr. Gajanan Shirpad Bhat

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lesions you are referring to are glands containing sebum, which are present sparsely over the penile skin. As and when the openings of the ducts are blocked, they feel hard but resolve on their own. You need not worry anything about them as they are benign and self...  Read Full »

I have penile papules and want to get rid of them. Please suggest.

Query: Dear doctor, I have penile papules and want to get rid of them. Is there any way or medication? Please suggest. I got tested for all STDs (Sexually Transmitted Disease) and everything is negative.  Read Full »


Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you tell me the duration of complaints? Is there any associated itchingor urethral discharge? What is your marital status, and if partner also having any complaints?   Read Full »

What does a genital wart look like?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a protected sex with escort 15 days ago. We did not kiss or do anything without a condom. Today, I noticed a bump next to my scrotum that looks like a wart. I cannot remember whether it was there before. I just noticed it today and it seems to burn. It terrifies me that it may be a ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and honestly it does not seem to be anything related to sexually transmittable disease. It is not a wart too. You did not mention whether it is painful or exhibiting any other symp...  Read Full »

After Laser Treatment of Penile Papules, My Penis Has Become Dark

Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I had pearly papules on my glans penis a long time ago. I got them removed three months ago by a dermatologist with CO2 laser. Now, bottom of the glans penis is very dark purple in color. I have tried to put some gels on it, but had no success with that. I will attach t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached picture and provided details (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I feel the discoloration at glans is completely normal and there is no problem with it either in the near future or distant future other than a cosmetic concern...  Read Full »

Can excessive masturbation cause bumps in the penis?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 23-year-old guy, and I have started masturbating since the age of 14, and I masturbate daily. After two years, I noticed small bumps, and I ignored that as it did not cause any problem. But it has increased to all over my penis under the skin, and it doesn't look good to me. And als...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that you did not attach any image of the affected area showing rashes or bumps. Without the attached image, it is impossible to speculate the cause of the problem. Now in regard to mas...  Read Full »

What are these red dots on my penis?

Query: Hi doctor,There are red dots on my penis. And sometimes, I am feeling pain during urinating, and I also have prostate pain.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description and attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), there is papular lesions on the glans penis. Although it needs further inquiry, the lesions appear due to herpes...  Read Full »

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