Patient's question:
Medical Description: Hello! I have a ring of small red bumps on my. They are not itchy and different. What could this be? Could it be a sexually transmitted disease? I'm very worried. Medical history and treatment: I used to have a urinary tract infection. What kind of help do you need: Resolve my worriesDoctor's answer:
Your condition is penile pearly papules. First of all, it is not a disease, so there is no issue of severity, and it is also not a sexually transmitted disease. It is common for almost every male. It is normal. Clinically, pearly papules appear as white or light red papules that do not merge, arranged in one or several rows along the posterior margin of the glans penis. They are colloquially known as "pearly debris of the glans." In medicine, it is named as "pearly penile papules," with its structure being normal connective tissue hyperplasia. The diagnosis mainly relies on the distribution and morphology of the rash. There is no specific treatment for this condition, and treatment is not necessary. Many young men worry about developing tumors or fear they may have a sexually transmitted disease. The rash is the size of rice grains, similar in color to the surrounding skin, painless, and itchy. Although it does not affect urination or sexual activity, the psychological stress can be very significant. This condition has no impact on health or the physiological function of the penis. The lesions appear as white or light red small papules, with a single diameter of 1-3 mm, translucent, resembling small pearls, and with a smooth surface. They can be in the form of several needle-sized fine beads. They can also be filamentous or sharp, hair-like. The papules do not merge, arranged in one or several rows along the posterior margin of the glans penis, which can partially or fully surround the glans. Pay attention to strengthening exercise, preventing colds and other systemic infections, maintaining a light diet, quitting smoking and alcohol, avoiding masturbation, having regular sexual activity, avoiding interrupted intercourse, and avoiding prolonged sitting, cycling, horseback riding, etc. Regular prostate massage is also recommended.