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What Causes A Cluster Of Tiny Bumps On The Head Of Penis?

Posted on Mon, 25 Apr 2016

Question: Hey doctors i have tiny bumps all over the head of my penis, i had loads of sex with my girlfriend this weekend and im
Hoping its just due to that.. I seen a doctor today and he said he doesnt think its std related but to keep an eye out to see if they grow or change ... I asked if he recommened i get tested he said no ... Im terribly scared of herpes and i would rather not live than have that disease .. The bumps are not fluid filled dont itch no other symptoms... At all please can i get a dermatologists input on this

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be due to post intercourse trauma

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcare magic

I have reviewed the attached photographs and I don't think their is any need to worry.

These bumps can be due to post intercourse or frictional trauma.

In such cases I recommend my patients to keep an eye on the bumps and apply antibiotic like neosporin ointment on the bumps for few days.

I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 hours later)

Doctor i have attached two more pictures which might be clearer i am worried to death and losin sleep i have never had unprotected sex outside of this relationship .. I am soo scared. My doctor said he doesnt think its herpes? Does this look anything like it ? What should i look out for to know if it is or not? Any info u can give me would be appreciated

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like herpes

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the photographs.
They don't look like herpetic infection.
Herpes is characterised by multiple small grouped blisters which are associated with pain and burning.
They break in 2-3 days to form painful ulcers which heal in 2-3 weeks.
Moreover it may also be associated with burning during urination, body aches, fever.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Okay doctor i will try to relax but i am so scared i cant even go into work today as ive had no sleep over this issue... So if the bumps are spread out like mine and dont grow to have any discharge pain or itching i can aussume safely that this is not my worst fear herpes ? My doctor said he doesnt think it is but this has turned my hyphochondria into a problem .. Today it overall looks better but 3 of the bumps kinda look like the skin on a few of them have tiny abrasions no discharge they havent gotten worse otherwise since i noticed them yesterday ... Ive added one more picture which i understand its kinda hard to see .. But none of my bumps look like herpes, they are not blistering ... Sorry im
Jus looking for some peace of mind through futhur clarification

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like herpes infection

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photograph.
It again doesn't fit in the presentation of herpes.
Relax and don't take stress.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D