Patient's question:
I've had a small hard bump on my penis for about two years, which has always been very small and painless, with no abnormalities or signs of growth. However, this week, one day it suddenly swelled up and became quite painful. So, I squeezed the bump like I would a pimple, and it came out with a lot of white pus and blood. The swelling reduced, and now it's a bit swollen but not painful anymore. Please help, thank you, doctor!Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can cause small bumps on the penis, and it is necessary to treat the symptoms to effectively solve the disease and subsequent hidden risks. Among them, balanitis (red rash on the corona of the glans) can affect a man's urinary and reproductive functions. Syphilis and genital warts are sexually transmitted diseases that can severely affect a patient's physical and mental health and can be transmitted to family members through various channels. It could also be penile pearly papules, which are small, uniform, and neatly arranged papules of millet-sized size on the edge of the glans, with the same skin color and no inflammatory response.Recommendation: If there is no subjective discomfort, this is pearly papules. If the acetic acid white test is negative (i.e., the 5% acetic acid solution does not turn white when applied), this condition is seen in males after puberty and is completely normal, requiring no treatment.