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Suggest Treatment For Small Black Heads On The Penis Shaft

The other day I noticed small black head looking scabs on my penis. Thinking it was just that I tried popping it but a scab just feel off instead I woke up the next day to see four new ones and the first one was much bigger. And today four more has appeared. They are flat black scabs and I cant seem to find anything online about it.
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello dear,
Understand your concern.
If it is not change in color, pain sensitivity,no blood: it is harm less.
But you have to examine it repeatedly.
Never pop up the spot it can cause infection.

Following are the causes of your problem:
1. Fordyce spots
These are tiny brown/red spots, found on the head of the penis or the shaft.
They are normal minute sebaceous glands and are just part of the natural structure of many penises.
There's absolutely no need for any treatment.

2. Pearly papules
They are very small bumps, the same colour as your skin, but with a pearly appearance.
No need of treatment.
But if you really want them removed for cosmetic reasons, this is sometimes possible.
3. Ingrow hair
4. Hygiene problem

Just do dressing with betadinefor scab healing
Wear loose inner ear
Do not apply bandage
Neomycin ointment to prevent infection
Keep the area dry

Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Treatment For Small Black Heads On The Penis Shaft

Hello dear, Understand your concern. If it is not change in color, pain sensitivity,no blood: it is harm less. But you have to examine it repeatedly. Never pop up the spot it can cause infection. Following are the causes of your problem: 1. Fordyce spots These are tiny brown/red spots, found on the head of the penis or the shaft. They are normal minute sebaceous glands and are just part of the natural structure of many penises. There s absolutely no need for any treatment. 2. Pearly papules They are very small bumps, the same colour as your skin, but with a pearly appearance. No need of treatment. But if you really want them removed for cosmetic reasons, this is sometimes possible. 3. Ingrow hair 4. Hygiene problem Just do dressing with betadinefor scab healing Wear loose inner ear Do not apply bandage Neomycin ointment to prevent infection Keep the area dry Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar