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What Causes Shiny Red Bumps On Tip Of Penis?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

Question: I have two small shiny red bumps on the rim of my penis. They are only red when I am erect. When flaccid they are not even there. I noticed this two weeks ago and I was tested for HSV and was negative for both. Doctor said they are due to friction. Should I continue to worry?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions over genitals but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can upload the images by yourself on the right side of this query page.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (15 minutes later)

I have upload pictures.

Is anyone going to get back with me?

Add some more pics from today before I go to bed.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots- no active intervention required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed all the images very closely.
From keen review, my opinion is that these are not suggestive any pathology and are nothing but fordyce spots.
Fordyce spots are modified sebaceous glands which secrete oily substance called sebum. These glands can get enlarged sometimes and becomes visible as fordyce spots.
As these glands are part of normal anatomy of body, there is no need for any concern.
Hope you got my point.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 hours later)

Thank you doctor. I have just losing sleep over this thinking my doctor just missed something. I found it werid it would change from red to back to normal.

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Yes there is no need to worry.
You are absolutely fine.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (10 hours later)

Just one more question doctor. Is there any STD that presents itself this way or is my mind just messing with me?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Warts can mimic Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Though genital warts ( a type of viral STD) do look like Fordyce spots, there is no need for you to worry.
From you images, it doesnot look like warts.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar