Also known as hirsutoid papillomas, they are harmless and often mistaken as a sign of an STD.
Skin tags-small, benign tumors that hang from the surface of the skin.Allergic reactions- sore, itchy, and/or irritated rashes that can appear if you are sensitive to products like body wash, shaving cream, condoms, and even some clothing materials.Inflamed hair follicles- small, pus-filled, red bumps that form when bacteria or dirt blocks the follicle.Ingrown hairs-small, sometimes pus-filled bumps that appear when hair grows sideways into the skin after being shaved or tweezed.Changes in mole shape, color, or size can indicate skin cancer. They’re typically harmless, but it’s always best to check with your physician. Moles-dark spots on your skin caused by too much melanin, the pigment that determines your skin color.They may be painful and are noncancerous. Cysts-fluid-filled, sac-like growths that are often caused by an infection.Acne (pimples, blackheads, whiteheads)-red, pus-filled bumps caused by oil, dirt, and dead skin clogging skin pores.The following are examples of non-infectious causes for bumps on a penis:1,2 Bumps on the penis that aren’t caused by sexually transmitted infections are generally less worrisome than bumps caused by STDs, but they still shouldn’t be ignored. Many skin conditions that affect skin elsewhere, like acne or skin tags, can also affect the skin of the penis. There are many causes for bumps developing on the penis, with a large portion being non-sexual.
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