How to treat painless white bumps on the penis post-sex?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had an unprotected sex and noticed two issues on the shaft of my penis. The first thing I noticed was a dry, flaky area about the size of a dime. I have applied mosturizer to it thinking it was just dry skin, but it has not gone away over the past two weeks and that spot is still noticably lighter than the rest of the skin. I have also noticed a single, small white bump near the head of my penis. It is raised but only slightly. The white bump does not itch and is painless. Both I have noticed after unprotected sex about a month ago and did not change much. What should I do?

Answer 1

Hello,

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If it is not sexually transmitted disease then it can be acne, Fordyce spots which develop when skin's pores are clogged with natural oil, called sebum, sweat, and dead skin, it can also cause infection. Pearly penile papules (PPP) is small, fleshy bumps that usually develop in gland penis in rows around the head of the penis. A skin tag is normal, and it happens as age advances.

If it is lichen planus, it can lead to infection and needs medical management. If you have PPP, then it is normal, and there is no need for treatment. Regarding the white growth, if it is not painful, it can be syphilis. Swelling in the shaft, if not painful then think of syphilis. Please share more details regarding the issue, and we will work on treatment.