We ask two specialists how blemishes on the penis are treated, what is common and what is not, and why it is important to visit a GP or sexual clinic if in doubt. Is this a sign that something is wrong? Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. If you are having sex or have had sex in the past, bumps on the penis may be signs of sexually transmitted diseases STDs, also called sexually transmitted infections or STIs. Anatomical terminology [ edit on Wikidata ].
A painful blister or sore on your penis could be caused by herpes , which is an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus. Penis problems you shouldn't ignore. If you're worried, see your GP or visit a local sexual health clinic. Cementicle Cementoblastoma Gigantiform Cementoma Eruption cyst Epulis Pyogenic granuloma Congenital epulis Gingival enlargement Gingival cyst of the adult Gingival cyst of the newborn Gingivitis Desquamative Granulomatous Plasma cell Hereditary gingival fibromatosis Hypercementosis Hypocementosis Linear gingival erythema Necrotizing periodontal diseases Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis Pericoronitis Peri-implantitis Periodontal abscess Periodontal trauma Periodontitis Aggressive As a manifestation of systemic disease Chronic Perio-endo lesion Teething. Andrea Downey. Occasionally, similar-looking papules may have a belly button-like dimple in the top and be scattered across the penis - these are more likely to be molluscum contagiosum instead. This is a hard swelling that suddenly appears on the shaft of the penis after sex or masturbation.
