Your Question:
Dear Experts,
I AM A 16 YEAR OLD MALE...IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED THESE BUMPS ON MY PENIS SHAFT AND SCROTUM,AND HAIRS SOME VERY VISIBLE AND SOME ALMOST CLEAR ARE EMERGING FROM THEM.THESE BUMPS ARE VISIBLE WHEN I AM ERECT AND WHEN I'M NOT..MORE VISIBLE WHEN ERECT .I'VE READ THAT PLUCKING DID THE JOB..WHICH I TRIED BUT IT DIDN'T WORK..I PULLED THE HAIRS OUT OF THE BUMPS BUT THE BUMPS STILL REMAINED..I AM STILL A VIRGIN SO IT CAN'T BE A STD...AND I AM 90 PERCENT SURE THESE BUMPS ARE DUE TO CLOGGED PORES...I AM EMBARRESED TO TELL MY PARENTS ABOUT IT...BUT SOONER OR LATER I HAVE OT TELL THEM..SO I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS ANY KIND OF CREAM A DOC CAN GIVE ME TO MAKE THESE NASTY BUMPS GO AWAY.ONCE AGAIN I AM STILL A VIRGIN AND I KEEP VERY CLEAN DOWN THERE
jeff, 01.22.01
The Answer:
Dear jeff,
Some guys have bumps called "pearly penile papules" on their penises, which are normal growths that appear around the base of hair follicles. Also, another fairly common condition is infection of the sebaceous glands, or simply put, pimple-like growths. These infections respond to antibiotics. Both conditions are not unusual, but it is best to be evaluated by a clinician to determine a diagnosis and treatment, if any is necessary.
Remember, some sexually transmitted infections, like herpes and genital warts, can be transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact, even if the person has never had intercourse.
Call 1-800-230-PLAN to be connected to your nearest Planned Parenthood health center or use our online clinic connections section.
Hope this information helps!
Take care,
teenwire.com® Editors
This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.
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