Is It Cauliflower? Understanding White Bumps Near the Glans
Is this cauliflower? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed small white bumps near the foreskin, close to the glans. Could this be genital warts? How should I treat it? I live in Taoyuan County; where should I go to see a doctor?
Dr. Chen Xiuyi Reply:
Hello: There are small white granules at the coronal sulcus of the glans penis. If there has been no abnormal sexual contact, the diagnosis may be pearly penile papules, but it is best to visit a urology clinic for confirmation of the diagnosis. Generally, regional hospitals and ...[Read More] Is It Cauliflower? Understanding White Bumps Near the Glans
Understanding Penile Discomfort and Concerns: A Urology Perspective
Issues related to the glans and the coronal sulcus..? Hello Dr. Liu, I would like to ask you about an issue I've been experiencing. Recently, my glans and coronal sulcus have started to itch and hurt a bit, and I've noticed some white "flakes" appearing, which...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
1. It could be glans and foreskin inflammation, eczema, or a fungal infection. Please visit a hospital to consult a urologist for examination and treatment. 2. Sigh! People can be more frustrating than the situation itself; as long as it's sufficient, that's all that ma...[Read More] Understanding Penile Discomfort and Concerns: A Urology Perspective
Proper Techniques for Cleaning the Foreskin: Tips and Advice
How to clean the foreskin? Dear Doctor: I wash my foreskin every day, but I still feel like there is a lot of smegma. I use my hands to scrub until it's clean, and then I wash with body wash. Is this the correct way to clean? However, recently I've noticed that my glans...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
This is called an action injury! Do you wash your face like this too? Be gentle while showering, and for the laceration, please consult a urologist.[Read More] Proper Techniques for Cleaning the Foreskin: Tips and Advice
Understanding Concerns About Sensitivity and Bumps on the Glans Penis
Glans... my glans!! I'm very sensitive about this kind of thing!!! Hello, Doctor Hsu. I'm not sure how to describe my symptoms! I'll try to explain a bit and hope you understand. When I retract my foreskin completely, I can see the entire glans. At the junction whe...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Student Chen: Hello, I think you described it very clearly. I believe it should be the pearly penile papules. This is a normal gland that only males have! There’s no need to worry too much. Many people mistakenly identify it as genital warts and subject it to cauterization, which...[Read More] Understanding Concerns About Sensitivity and Bumps on the Glans Penis
Understanding Common Penile Concerns: Symptoms and Solutions
Penile issues Hello Doctor: I have some small yellowish bumps surrounding my entire foreskin. Could this be pearly penile papules? Additionally, there are also some small bumps along the edge of my glans that are similar in color to the glans and are smaller than the bumps on my ...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, the condition you are describing is likely a pearly penile papule, which typically appears at the edge of the glans penis, near the coronal sulcus. If it is located on the foreskin, it may not be a pearly penile papule and could be something else. The red lesions on the gl...[Read More] Understanding Common Penile Concerns: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Penile Sensitivity and Possible Fungal Infections
Penile fungal infection? Dear Dr. Hsu, I have had persistent sensitivity in the area of the glans near the coronal sulcus for a long time. Specifically, when I am not fully erect, I experience pain during masturbation, and there is a white, thin film-like substance in the corona...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Y Forest: Hello, the flakes on the penis are similar to dandruff; they are produced daily. When excessive, they can form a white film covering the glans and the foreskin. Of course, sometimes a fungal infection can present similar symptoms, but it is usually accompanied by more i...[Read More] Understanding Penile Sensitivity and Possible Fungal Infections
Dealing with Redness and Irritation in the Frenulum Area
What to do if the corona sulcus is red, swollen, and has broken skin? Hello Doctor: While showering, I cleaned the coronal sulcus and only removed the smegma from under the foreskin. However, it seems I may have been too forceful or did something wrong, as the foreskin has slight...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
Don't worry! It's not a sexually transmitted disease! If it were, I would recommend you visit a urologist for an examination.[Read More] Dealing with Redness and Irritation in the Frenulum Area
Understanding Penile Symptoms: What Do Small Bumps on the Glans Mean?
Symptoms of the penis? Hello, Dr. Hsu! I have a question. When I have an erection, I can fully retract my foreskin to expose the glans, but I noticed a "ring of small bumps" on the dorsal side of my glans, near the coronal sulcus at the base of the penis. They are neith...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Dear Fool of the Fifth Grade: What you see in the groove of the glans penis are normal glands called pearly penile papules, which form a ring similar to a pearl necklace and secrete some normal fluid. I believe what you are observing is this. As for whether circumcision would imp...[Read More] Understanding Penile Symptoms: What Do Small Bumps on the Glans Mean?
Understanding Your Concerns: Syphilis and Genital Ulcers Explained
Extreme fear and anxiety? Hello, doctor. Recently, I discovered that I have four chancres near the coronal sulcus of my glans. They are not painful most of the time, but they do hurt when touched or pressed. They resemble volcanic craters, are circular in shape, have slight redne...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
Is it that serious? The ulcers from syphilis are not painful, so it doesn't seem to be a syphilis infection. Perhaps it could be chancroid! However, you haven't had any sexual contact for a long time, so that's unlikely! Could it be herpes? Please visit a hospital ...[Read More] Understanding Your Concerns: Syphilis and Genital Ulcers Explained
Can Sex Toys Transmit STDs? Understanding Risks and Safety Measures
Can sex toys transmit sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Hello Dr. Hsu, I would like to ask you about purchasing a silicone sex toy sleeve. If it has been previously used by someone who had a sexually transmitted infection (STI), could bacteria remain on the sleeve? For exam...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Jason: Hello, I think sharing intimate products can potentially lead to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to contact. Not only could you be at risk, but your wife could also be at risk. Regarding syphilis, as of now in Taiwan, there have not been any cases of super-resis...[Read More] Can Sex Toys Transmit STDs? Understanding Risks and Safety Measures
Understanding Foreskin Issues: Urinary Difficulties and Solutions
The foreskin? The area outside that has blood vessels is the foreskin. Inside the foreskin, there is a head, which is a line, and urine comes out from the urethra. However, my foreskin often covers that line, causing difficulty in urination, and it often comes out at an angle. So...
Dr. Cai Bingkun Reply:
Hello! Phimosis can be classified into complete phimosis and incomplete phimosis. Complete phimosis is when the foreskin cannot be retracted past the coronal sulcus of the glans penis, and this condition typically requires surgical treatment, such as circumcision. Incomplete phim...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Urinary Difficulties and Solutions
Understanding Red Spots and White Bumps on the Penis: A Urology Perspective
Issues with the glans penis, urethral meatus, and coronal sulcus? Hello Doctor, I noticed some small red spots near the urethral opening of my glans. I'm not sure what they are; they don't hurt, itch, or discharge anything. What could this be? Could it be a bacterial in...
Dr. Cai Bingkun Reply:
Hello! For dermatological issues, it is best to visit a clinic for an in-person consultation, as seeing is believing. The small white nodules in the coronal sulcus are normal structures known as pearly penile papules. Thank you for your question![Read More] Understanding Red Spots and White Bumps on the Penis: A Urology Perspective
Understanding White Bumps on the Glans: Causes and Concerns
White spots on the glans? Hello, Doctor: I have some small, slightly raised spots at the urethral opening on the glans that are the same color as the glans. They are not painful, itchy, or discharging anything. What could this be? Is it serious? Additionally, I have two rows of w...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
Don't worry! That's pearly penile papules. Is it disgusting? What if someone doesn't mind?[Read More] Understanding White Bumps on the Glans: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Pearly Penile Papules: Causes and Care Tips
Is it a sebaceous gland issue? The small white bumps that appear in the coronal sulcus are called coronal sulcus papules. My question is: can they also occur on the glans and foreskin? Is it related to the damage caused by my daily use of body wash to clean it?
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
This is also known as pearly penile papules, which mostly occur in the coronal sulcus and occasionally on the glans. They are not related to the use of body wash.[Read More] Understanding Pearly Penile Papules: Causes and Care Tips
Understanding Urology Concerns: Pearly Penile Papules and STIs
I am very scared? Hello Doctor: 1. I have a small bump in the coronal sulcus of my glans that has been there for many years. It is very small, painless, and does not itch, and it has not changed over time. I visited two hospitals for a preliminary examination; Doctor A said it ...
Dr. Chen Xiuyi Reply:
Hello: The presence of small white nodules in the coronal sulcus of the glans is most likely a diagnosis of pearly penile papules. Given your report of engaging in anal intercourse without using a condom, there is a possibility of transmitting some sexually transmitted infections...[Read More] Understanding Urology Concerns: Pearly Penile Papules and STIs
Understanding Penile and Foreskin Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Penis and foreskin issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed that there are many small bumps on my foreskin, which upon closer inspection appear to have something like blackheads or fine hairs. Could this be folliculitis? How can I address this myself? Additionally, there are num...
Dr. Liu Jianting Reply:
That's right! Your observation is very keen. If you have any questions, you can consult a urologist.[Read More] Understanding Penile and Foreskin Issues: Symptoms and Solutions
Redness and Itching of the Glans: Causes and Solutions for Expatriates
The glans and foreskin are red? Doctor, I have a question: Due to long-term deployment in Southeast Asia, I recently noticed redness and itching around the glans and the coronal sulcus of the foreskin. I'm unsure if this is a disease or a fungal infection. Since I often rely...
Dr. Chen Xiuyi Reply:
Hello: The causes of redness and itching of the glans and foreskin can include bacterial or fungal infections, or general eczema. It is best to consult a urologist or dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Sincerely, Dr. Chen Hsiu-Yi, Urology.[Read More] Redness and Itching of the Glans: Causes and Solutions for Expatriates
Understanding Bumps on the Penis: Causes and Concerns
Doctor, I have some bumps on my glans and foreskin? Doctor, may I ask: I have multiple small bumps on my foreskin, some are white and some are pink. There are also many pink bumps on the surface of the glans, and a whole row of white bumps in the coronal sulcus area (this conditi...
Dr. Weng Wenzhen Reply:
Such a condition is caused by long-term irritation, and it is neither warts nor an allergy, and does not require treatment.[Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Penis: Causes and Concerns
What Do Genital Warts Look Like? Symptoms and Information Explained
What do warts look like? Hello Doctor: I have a question to ask you. I do not engage in risky sexual behavior, and I always use a condom when having intercourse with my girlfriend. Recently, while showering and examining my genital area, I noticed a few spots on the glans that lo...
Dr. Pan Zhenqin Reply:
Based on your description, the spot-like lesions near your glans are likely just pearly penile papules and squamous epithelial hyperplasia, which are benign conditions caused by long-term accumulation of smegma and friction, and there is no need for concern. As for the cauliflowe...[Read More] What Do Genital Warts Look Like? Symptoms and Information Explained
Understanding Glans Issues: Post-Surgery Concerns and Symptoms Explained
Glans issues? Hello, Dr. Tsai. My glans is retracted due to phimosis. Recently, while showering, I forcibly pulled back my foreskin while not erect, which caused swelling because the ring at the front was too tight. I went to a clinic for a check-up, and the doctor suggested two ...
Dr. Cai Bingkun Reply:
I really don't understand what you mean by a white spot near the coronal sulcus of the glans. Please visit a urology clinic for a consultation with a physician who can provide you with answers.[Read More] Understanding Glans Issues: Post-Surgery Concerns and Symptoms Explained