white bumps on my penis

[bob258]

hay im 16 and and i have white bumps on the rim of the penis head. it dosnt hurt but some times wen i masterbat or my girl friend gives me a hand job they slightly disappear.  i started noticing it about a year ago and didnt really take any notice of it. but i have a girl friend now and we are thinking about having sex, but im not sure what i have, im worried that it may be an STI or warts. if any one could help that that would be grate. thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Well the bumps that you have noticed are called Fordyce spots. They are small, painless, raised, pale or white spots or bumps 1 to 3 mm in diameter that may appear on the shaft of the penis. The spots are a form of ectopic sebaceous gland, and are not known to be associated with any disease or illness and are of cosmetic concern only. They are non-infectious and a natural occurrence on the body.

They should be got removed only for cosmetic reasons as they are normally found on the penis. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Lunary1124]

It doesn't sound like much to me if they don't hurt or if your penis isn't irritated. Some men get little bumbs under ther head of there penis and it's usually nothing but if it burns when you pee or your girlfriend starts to feel irritated go the clinic asap for help. Don't forget to use a condom.