Various causes of lumps on the penis

It's natural to worry about finding warts or lumps on the penis that you are sure didn't exist before. It is important to remember that the skin of the penis actually appears bumpy and hilly, so that you are probably just describing a normal penis. The following is an explanation of the causes and conditions to watch out for if you experience a lump on the penis.

Various possible causes of lumps on the penis

If you haven't had sex, one or two white bumps appear on the shaft of the penis.

This may be the usual pimples, ingrown hairs, or benign cysts as a result of irritation from shaving, skin rubbing against clothing, or an allergic reaction. This condition is harmless and non-contagious, you don't need to worry.

A slightly protruding surface of the foreskin can indicate hirsutis corona glandis, aka pearly penile papules (PPP), often appearing as tiny "pearl" spots or flesh-colored dome-like protrusions that form around the circumference of the head of the penis.

Meanwhile, if these tiny bumps are yellowish white (a sign of hair follicles), a lump on the penis like this often indicates Fordyce spots. Fordyce spots and PPP are another normal and harmless skin condition of the penis, which is found in the majority of adult men.

If you have recently had sex or masturbated, you may notice lumps on your sex organs. Hard swelling of the shaft of the penis after sexual activity is called a lymphocele.

These lumps occur when the lymph ducts in the penis are temporarily blocked. This swelling will go away immediately and cause no permanent problems.

More serious causes

Although generally lumps on the penis are harmless, there are also more serious causes. A lump on the penis may be a sign of herpes type 2, the most common sexually transmitted disease that produces painful red bumps on the penis or on the skin in the genital area, and can have a crusty appearance.

In addition, HPV (human papillomavirus) or genital warts can also appear as a lump on the penis (raised or flat), are white or flesh-like, and are usually not itchy or accompanied by a burning sensation.

Lumps on the penis can also be the result of the molluscum contagiosum virus, which is family of the smallpox virus, and appear as clumped white-eyed bumps.

Sexually transmitted diseases may not cause lumps on your sex organs. However, this infection is a risk to health (and partner) if not treated promptly.

What to do if you find a lump on the penis?

Acne, cysts, ingrown hairs, and papules will not cause harm. However, avoid pressing it because it can cause skin infections and leave scars.

You can clean the problematic penis skin with warm water and mild soap.

However, avoid scrubbing the skin vigorously. The reason is, the skin in the genital area is very sensitive and rubbing tightly can cause problems such as rashes or irritation.

One thing for sure, you can now sit quietly sigh and get rid of the fear of lumps on the penis as a possible cancer.

Penile cancer is one of the rarest types of sex cancer. So it's unlikely that a lump on your penis is a sign of cancer.

If you are concerned about warts and bumps on your penis, consult your doctor or reproductive health clinic. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to consult a doctor for examination or treatment.