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What Causes Red Bump On My Penis?

i have had fordyce s spots for about a year or two and the other morning i didn t notice it till i was using the restroom on the side shaft of my penis it looked like a small almost red looking bump. then i looked closer and it looks like a swollen up fordyce s spot, but im worried it cause be genital worts
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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In short: Fordyce's spots are harmless

Explanation: Fordyce's spots are whitish spots(visible sebaceous glands) which are harmless. If it is something else, like red lesions inflammed kindly visit a doctor for investigation and treatment.
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What Causes Red Bump On My Penis?

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum In short: Fordyce s spots are harmless Explanation: Fordyce s spots are whitish spots(visible sebaceous glands) which are harmless. If it is something else, like red lesions inflammed kindly visit a doctor for investigation and treatment.