Pimples can arise anywhere on the body, including penis. On the penis, they may present as solitary lesions or clusters. The cause may vary from an infection, blocked sebaceous glands, genital warts, to human papillomavirus, etc.
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Can excessive masturbation and sex cause pimple in my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male, who is in good health. So, here is the story. It first started two weeks ago. My girlfriend thought it would be fun to remove my pubic hair one night. She started the waxing process, but after the first removal strips had been off, I decided I was never going t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, I would like to tell you that you only have small bumps over the shaft of the penis. There is no discharge, redness, itching or tingling. Most of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) results in discharge, mild fever, and ... Read Full »
How do I get rid of a pimple-like lesion on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have some pimple-like symptoms in my pubic region. I noticed it over three weeks ago. Assuming it is just heat rashes, I have applied some soothing cream on it, but they are not fading. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It will be of great help if you send me a picture of your lesions. I would like to know if there is any pain or itching. Do you have any skin allergies? Please reply to the answers to the questions above so I can guide... Read Full »
What might be the cause of white pimple-like lesion on my penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a pimple-like thing on my penis. It looks like an oval bump. I have had this once before, but I just thought of it as a heat pimple. But this time the pimple has a whitish color to it at the top too, like a small whitish bump, and the rest of the penis also looks like a bump. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have infected penile folliculitis. Do you shave your genitals every time? Folliculitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin's hair that may have generated pus. Consult your doc... Read Full »
Do you have any idea about the bump present in the shaft of penis after masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, A couple of weeks ago after masturbating, I felt a painless bump on the underside of my shaft, closer to the base, that was not there fifteen minutes before. Upon inspection, I saw the bump about the width of a pea. The bump also appeared to be under my skin, not on the outside like ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you had a small blood clot which caused the lump and some of it tracked up to the skin to cause the bruising. This may have been due to excessive force during the act. Usually, the skin discoloration goes first. The lump may go away in a few days. Keep c... Read Full »
My glans penis seems to get a wrinkle after using Lobate cream. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a tiny little pimple on my penis that vanishes when I use ointment Lobate GM, and my glan skin seems to get a wrinkle, and it is not smooth anymore. I do not know what to do. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Lobate GM (Clobetasol, Miconazole, Neomycin) cream contains a steroid; continuous application makes your skin thinner. I hope there are no pimples at present on your glans. If you have pimples or any rash, consult a dermatologist. Apply two... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male, 8.1 inches tall, and weighing 138.9 pounds. I have been sexually active with my partner for two years, and she's had regular check-ups with a gynecologist with no issues. Recently, I had a small lipoma on my penis for about six to seven months. It was bothering... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you might be having lipoma with acne vulgaris. you need to see a surgeon for the cyst.I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions:Apply topical 2 % R... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Since this morning, I have noticed a pimple-like bump on the backside of my penis. While it resembles a pimple, it is not exactly the same. It is both itchy and painful. What could this be? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and after reviewing the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), if there has been unprotected sexual contact, it is important to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). I recommend getting ... Read Full »
I have been having pimples on my penis. Is this serious?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having pimples on my penis, about 1.3 cm in size, and I have a lot of them from the head to the middle skin, which is very itchy. I am 15 years old, and I used to masturbate. Please help. Is this serious? What should I do? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks like you have scabies, a condition caused by a mite. The naked eye cannot see it. It is only seen under a microscope. Symptoms include intense itching, which worsens at night, and bumps, pimples, and papules are seen all over but mor... Read Full »
What could be the pimple-like marks on the penis without any symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I have three pimple-like marks on my penis for over a month now, and it makes me worried and depressed. I only had sex with one girl in my life, and she was clean. I am afraid of genetic warts and do not even want to date if I am contagious. I went to a urologist before these appeared,... Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These pimples are not warts. It seems to be a reaction to something you are using or applying on your penis, like shower gel or soap or anything you use daily. I think it is not related to your pr... Read Full »
Why do I have pimples on penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have pimples near my penis. I do not understand what problem I have. I am worried about that. Please explain my problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very difficult to say what disease you have, because pimple does not come over penile area. It could be molluscum which looks like a pimple. If you can send me the photos, then I can definitely diagnose it. Explain the lesion properly like itching, pain, duration,... Read Full »