About two years ago, I noticed some small, subcutaneous bumps on my penis. They feel firm to the touch, but they aren't painful or itchy. I consulted a physician who informed me they were just sebaceous glands and perfectly normal. However, since there are quite a few of them and topical creams haven't made a dent, I am considering having them surgically removed. I want to know if anyone else has dealt with something similar—specifically issues like genital warts—and opted for surgical removal. Is this considered a high-risk procedure, and should I expect scarring? Are there any reputable medical websites that provide more detail on this? Thanks.
Do you have a specific name for what you're experiencing? You should probably look things up online; I'm sure there are plenty of people sharing their experiences after undergoing similar standard procedures. There's such a thing as genital warts, which are caused by the HPV virus and can be surgically removed. Based on what you've described, your symptoms sound quite a bit like an HPV infection. It might actually be a good idea to seek a second opinion from another doctor—just don't mention what the first one told you right away.
Regarding the surgery itself: any incision made anywhere on the body is going to leave a scar. The actual risk is likely low, though it's typically tied to the anesthesia—which, in your case, might involve a spinal block—and the possibility of a post-op infection.
My son went through the exact same thing, and when he saw his specialist, they gave us the same advice you received. He had one... well, it’s developed into more of a little lump now... and the doctor told him that while surgery is an option, it isn't strictly necessary either... apparently, those kinds of growths are pretty common and doctors often just let them be... 😁
He decided to skip the surgery, and everything has been perfectly fine since then... 😁
About two years ago, I noticed these little bumps—kind of like tiny white pimples—on my foreskin. I went to see a doctor who cauterized them, but now, two years later, they’re back. They've popped up on my foreskin again. Last time, the number of bumps actually increased after a while, and they seemed a bit larger. They’re white, and if you squeeze them, a small, firm white bead-like substance comes out.
I’ve been doing some reading and came across the term "papulae coronae glandis"... but most of what I read says those show up right along the edge of the glans. Mine are on the foreskin, and during my last treatment, one even appeared further down under the skin rather than on the head itself.
I’m getting a little worried here. If anyone has dealt with something similar, could you let me know how you handled it? I really don't want to go through the cauterization process again because, honestly, it was pretty painful and uncomfortable.
On top of that, I’ve had this white patch on the glans for a while now that peels slightly every now and then. It looks like some kind of pigmentation issue, but it’s been there for months. I don't think it's related since they showed up at totally different times.
Neither the bumps nor the patch sting, itch, or cause any pain... Please... any advice would be appreciated.
DD, you really ought to head to a doctor to get an official diagnosis. You aren't obligated to follow any specific treatment plan right away, but at least go once to get a professional opinion, and then perhaps seek a second opinion to compare. If you don't, you’ll find that people on this forum will either stay silent or start feeding you all sorts of nonsense based purely on your own descriptions.
"I’ve been doing a fair bit of digging lately and stumbled upon the term 'papillae coronae glandis.' Most of the medical literature I’ve come across suggests these should appear right along the ridge of the glans, but my experience has been a bit different. They seem to be present on the shaft skin itself, and during my last trip to the clinic to have some issues cauterized, I actually noticed one appearing further down under the skin rather than on the head at all."
So, what exactly is the clinical consensus regarding 'papillae coronae glandis'?
It appears we are looking at a fairly standard anatomical occurrence:
"papilla coronis Essentially, these are just tiny, white specks of toughened mucous membrane found along the corona glandis in certain uncircumcised men. For those who have undergone circumcision, these spots typically get lost in the general thickening of the skin. While they are entirely benign, I’ve noticed they can occasionally cause a bit of unnecessary panic when a man happens upon them for the first time. In some cases, they can be quite pronounced and—depending on the situation—exquisitely sensitive to either discomfort or pleasure. Historically, their presence has even served as a justification for circumcision. (L= little nipple of the corona, pl. papillae coronis) "
dustyhound5 said:Quick question for Disney and Dell:
Has anyone here actually gone through the process for an HPV test?
What’s an HPV test even like!? Pretty sure guys can't even get one! I'm almost certain... I think doctors just check during a regular exam, nothing else... Let me know if I'm totally wrong though!
A buddy of mine had something similar to what you see at Disney—just this reddish tint to his skin and everything... I didn't bother asking him if he’d actually gone to see a doctor about it though.
Emily Booth6 said:What’s an HPV test even like!? Pretty sure guys can't even get one! I'm almost certain... I think doctors just check during a regular exam, nothing else... Let me know if I'm totally wrong though!
Well, certain strains of HPV cause genital warts on the penis. Once those warts show up, that's when a doctor can confirm if HPV is the culprit. They'll just take a swab from the area and send it off to a lab for testing. The big thing is you've gotta go see a doctor about it.
Look, everyone... stop filling these kids' heads with nonsense. What on earth are you talking about when you mention HPV or those spiked growths?
A lot of people just deal with issues involving their sebaceous glands. It’s not just limited to the genital area either; it happens all over the body, so there really is no reason to panic. Going under the knife for something like that is just plain foolish.
Question... people here keep talking about these "white" milia, but I’ve got these bumps under my skin that are just the same color as everything else... anyone actually know anything about that?
