Patient's question:
Hello, I have many small bumps on my foreskin, very small~ no sensation, they have grown for eight or nine years~ what could they be? First follow-up question: very small~ not even needle-sized, but there are quite a few, they are all growing about one centimeter back from the start of the foreskin.Doctor's answer:
This small nodule is medically known as a small papule, which appears as pale red papules surrounding the glans penis at the corona. It is called penile pearly papules disease, characterized by papules with a diameter of about 1-2 millimeters, smooth surfaces, arranged in rows at the corona, and persisting long-term without increasing or enlarging, with no subjective symptoms. This is a normal condition, not a sexually transmitted disease, and does not require treatment. Additionally, small nodules on the foreskin are often considered to be due to conditions such as balanitis or posthitis, which are genital infections. The common causes of balanitis include infections from unsafe sexual practices, excessive foreskin, invasion by pathogenic microorganisms, and poor local hygiene. Pay attention to personal hygiene, especially local cleanliness, maintain a regular lifestyle, eat a light diet, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and seek timely medical examination for external genital secretions, bacterial culture, and other relevant tests to confirm the diagnosis. Follow the doctor's advice and cooperate with treatment based on the test results.