Spots, lumps and bumps on the penis can cause embarrassment and, for a minority of men, health and sexual function issues. We ask two specialists how blemishes on the penis are treated, what is common and what is not, and why it is important to visit a GP or sexual clinic if in doubt. The news that men are extremely attached to their penises, literally and emotionally, will come as no surprise to either gender. A man's sense of masculinity is often linked to his sexual organ.
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Finding bumps on the head of your penis can be alarming, but most of the time bumps in this area are not serious. Tyson glands are tiny sebaceous glands that form on either side of the frenulum, which is the fold of connective tissue under the penis. They appear as small yellow or white bumps under the penis head. Fordyce spots are small yellowish or white bumps on the penis head, shaft, or foreskin. They are enlarged sebaceous glands and considered harmless. These include laser therapy and some topical and oral treatments. A dermatologist can help determine the best option for you. Pearly penile papules PPPs are benign flesh-colored, pinkish, or white bumps under the penis head. They are very common and not of medical concern. They typically form around the head of the penis or just under it, and range in size.
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A penis rash can be identified when there are spots of irritated or swollen skin on the penis. The rash may also be present in the groin area or other parts of the genitals. In some cases, a penile rash can be accompanied by other symptoms, including:. The presence of a penile rash may cause discomfort during daily activities and can be painful and awkward during sexual relations. There are several reasons that a rash may form on the penis.
Found a suspicious spot on your penis and starting to freak out? Don't stress! Just like the rest of your body, it is perfectly normal to occasionally get spots on your genitals. Our resident pharmacist Rita Ghelani looks at the symptoms of the different types of penile spots, so you will know when to chill out and when to hotfoot it to the GP. From septic spots to itchy sores, finding a suspicious spot or three on your penis can be worrying, but now is not the time to freak out. Here are the most common penis spots.
