Genital warts are small fleshy growths or bumps that can appear on the shaft, and sometimes head, of the penis or under the foreskin. Lichen planus is a non-infectious itchy rash of purple-red bumps that can affect many areas of the body, including the penis. The swelling should soon subside and will not cause any permanent problems. Lymph is a clear fluid that forms part of the body's immune system. It happens when the lymph channels in your penis are temporarily blocked. This is a hard swelling that suddenly appears on the shaft of the penis after sex or masturbation.
Fordyce spots are generally harmless and do not need treatment. They can also appear on the inside of the cheeks or on the lips, and are present in 80 to 95% of adults. Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands (tiny glands found near the surface of your skin) without hair follicles. Fordyce spotsįordyce spots are small yellowish or white spots on the head or shaft of the penis. They do not cause symptoms and do not require treatment. They're not sexually transmitted or caused by bad hygiene. They usually go all the way around the penis head in 1 or 2 rows. These are small flesh-coloured lumps normally found on the head of the penis. If you're worried, see a GP or visit a local sexual health clinic.
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