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Are A Few Round Skin Colored Bumps On The Penis Foreskin A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Question: Hi. I have recently found 4 - 5 round skin coloured bumps under my penis foreskin. They have a diameter of around 1mm and they do not pop even when I squeeze them hard enough. Do they do not itch or cause pain.
I scratched on bump hard enough one day to peel off the skin and very little blood came out.
The bump reappeared after few days. What could this be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either genital warts or molluscum contagiosum,

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph though it's not very clear.
It could be either genital warts or Molluscum contagiosum.
Both are sexually transmitted viral diseases.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get them removed.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (43 minutes later)

Hi,

Thank you for the response.

I have added two more photographs for you to review.

Kindly have a look. Regards

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Genital warts

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the newly attached photographs and they seem to be genital warts.

You need to visit a Dermatologist and get them removed by either chemical cauterization or electrocautery. Not to worry, it's a minor procedure.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)

Thank you I will visit a dermatologist.

Can I prevent the wart outbreaks in future?

Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Most welcome,

Since it is a sexually transmitted disease you need to avoid intercourse with a person having genital warts or go for protected intercourse.

All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee