Small bumps around penis rim. Possible Fordyce Spots on penis head.

[Mj0717]

I haven’t had sex since mid august 2019. I also did an STD blood test that same month and was clean.

I started noticing these spots around December 2019 - January 2020. They haven’t changed in size or amount. They do get more red after master bating.

I also get small bumps all over the head of my penis when I’m erect. But they don’t appear when I’m soft. Not sure if I have an STI or just PPP and fordyce spots.

I just switched jobs at the beginning of the year so I’m waiting for my health insurance to kick in and waiting for COVID-19 to calm down before I make a trip to the doc.

Any answers and/or advice is greatly appreciated!

[Mj0717]

Also, I have only had protected sex other than oral but all that was before I got tested in August.

[Irfanjalani]

Maybe that's yeast infection perhaps

[Hidden]

I am not sure that this is an infection but I think you may have assumed right in your post. If things get worse, you will need to take action but otherwise consult your doctor when you can.

[Hidden]

I’m assuming you aren’t circumcised. I had the same issue. Is it itchy ?

[Mj0717 in reply to Hidden]

I actually am circumcised. But not it doesn’t itch at all.

[Mj0717 in reply to Hidden]

How did you deal with it when you got it?

[Darthblader28]

If it’s not itchy may not be an infection there are different factors the best way to know is going to a doctor for a check up. Also test are more clear 3 months after your last sexual encounter so It doesn’t hurt to test yourself again to make sure everything is ok

[helptool]

I think it's normal for PPP to only appear when erect. I have the same.

paste.pics/8G6BK

[Mj0717 in reply to helptool]

Have yours changed in size or amount since you got them? And did they just randomly appear? Mine just randomly appeared. But they don’t give me any trouble, they just look bad lol

[helptool in reply to Mj0717]

No difference in amount, but their size and appearance changes all the time. I have pictures from a while back where they're just as apparent but sometimes they're harder to see.

[helptool in reply to Mj0717]

Might be easier to see them here, better lighting. Sorry for erection but they don't show up when i'm soft

imgur.com/a/6snm46f

[jayad3393 in reply to Mj0717]

mine were random and it’s been years but i don’t go to doctors much ...

[C6123]

All I can offer is nice circumcision results

[Mj0717 in reply to C6123]

I’ve been circumcised since birth, but thanks! I’m a little self conscious about the appearance of it.

[C6123]

From,what little I can see, there is no reason to be self conscious about being circumcised.

I so very much wished that I would have been circumcised at birth. I was most likely just the opposite of you,, so embarrassed to have a foreskin.

If I were you I would consider myself very fortunate.

[Mj0717 in reply to C6123]

Well the curcumcision isn’t what makes me self conscious, it’s the bumps On the rim of my penis head. I’m thinking they are PPP cuss I’ve looked online for herpes and genital warts and both of those look worse than what I have. But until this pandemic calms down, I’m not going to the doctors lol

[Ire_cali]

Were you circumcised at birth?

[Mj0717 in reply to Ire_cali]

Yes

[Hidden]

They look like PPP, but they are not that noticeable. Usually circumcised males don't get PPP. My guess is that what is left of your inner foreskin and some shaft skin is in contact with your the corona of your penis. I wouldn't go to the doctor about those minor bumps, it is not worth it. There is no cure except getting treated by laser, and you don't have large or many PPP to warrant that expense.