Patient's question:
The other day while taking a shower, I noticed a few white bumps on my scrotum. I squeezed them with my hand, and they came out like white rice grains. They don’t hurt or itch, but I’ve found a few more in these past few days. The scrotum feels damp, and it’s usually very warm there. I’m worried I might have some serious illness.What kind of help do I need: What are the white bumps on the scrotum?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in your case, it is important to pay attention to the possibility of pearly papules. A physiological developmental variation of the human body, it is harmless and not contagious, commonly seen in young men with prolonged foreskin and those with masturbation habits. Typically, these are some pearly, red, yellow, or white translucent papules, with a diameter of about 1 to 3 millimeters per papule. They are arranged in one to several rows, sometimes encircling the corona, with relatively uniform arrangement, not fusing with each other, no tenderness, no rupture, and often no subjective symptoms. It is a self-limiting disease, non-communicable. Some people may fade after a certain period, while others may remain unchanged for decades, so no treatment is needed. It is recommended that you pay attention to local hygiene, drink more water, quit smoking and alcohol, moderate sexual activity, and avoid unprotected sex.