Sebaceous gland hyperplasia occurs when there is an appearance of bumps on the skin due to the enlargement of sebaceous glands. These skin bumps are usually harmless, and it appears commonly on the face and cheeks. Chemical peels, using retinol and electrocautery, helps to treat this condition.
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What could be the painless white bumps on the penile head?
Query: Hello doctor, I have two white bumps at the head of my penis. They have been there for at least six years. No pain and discharge, but it is round and hard. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you done a biopsy of the lesion? Are they painful or painless? Are you a diabetic? Do you have any previous drug history? Is there any pus or fluid-filled lesion? If hard and painless, biopsy is recommended to rule out malignancy. Is there any sexual history? Do... Read Full »
Why do I have tiny, painless spots on the tip of my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently noticed two very tiny pin sized skin color or pinkish dots on the tip of my penis. I am sexually active but have not been for about four months which was protected. These dots seem to have no feeling when I put my finger over it. Never burns, itches or leaks, only a bo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and went through the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), they look essentially harmless and if you do not have any itching and if it does not bother you much, you can let them be. They are either pearly penile papules or ... Read Full »
I have little bumps on my genital area. Is it a genital wart?
Query: Hello doctor, I have little bumps on my genital area that could be genital warts. How do I know for sure, and what do I do to remove them and prevent infection? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. I have seen the attached photograph also (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per details, these are the following possibilities for your symptoms: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus... Read Full »
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