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How to determine if my penile bumps are related to any STDs?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I noticed a bump on my penis today. I am trying to determine if it is related to STD. I did not have any past episodes of such penile bumps. I masturbate four times a week, and I had unprotected sex with two sexual partners last year.

Could it be a wart?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath did his MBBS and specialization in M.D (Microbiology) , D.N.B (Microbiology) and M.N.A.M.S (Microbiology) which deals with clinical laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases of microbial origin such as bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic etiology, and certain autoimmune diseases. He has a particular interest in Infectious diseases in General Practice.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I acknowledge your query and the images attached with this query (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

The images do not look like a human papillomavirus wart or any other sexually transmitted infection. It seems like a benign self-limiting condition called Fordyce spots. It is a self-limiting condition often associated with aging, oily skin, and high blood cholesterol level. Unless it is not associated with pain and itching, you need not worry. Keep your genitals clean and oil-free. And also reduce the fat and oily foods.

Take care.

The Probable causes

Fordyce spots.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 13, 2021
Reviewed At May 11, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath did his MBBS and specialization in M.D (Microbiology) , D.N.B (Microbiology) and M.N.A.M.S (Microbiology) which deals with clinical laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases of microbial origin such as bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic etiology, and certain autoimmune diseases. He has a particular interest in Infectious diseases in General Practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. N. Ashok Viswanath did his MBBS and specialization in M.D (Microbiology) , D.N.B (Microbiology) and M.N.A.M.S (Microbiology) which deals with clinical laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases of microbial origin such as bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic etiology, and certain autoimmune diseases. He has a particular interest in Infectious diseases in General Practice.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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