Male Body Concerns / Question
Published: June 3, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I was just reading about a guy who had little hard bumps under the surface of the skin around his pubic area. I,too, have the same problem. At first I thought that they were ingrown hairs. But they never seemed to develop into white-heads like normal ingrown hairs. I tried popping them but they wouldn't pop. I then used a needle to puncture and lacerate them until I was able to squeeze a little, white, hard ball out of them. I still don't know what they are and was hoping that someone out there could tell me. Sincerely, A concerned male
Signed: More Small, Hard Bumps On Skin In Pubic Area - Males
Dear More Small, Hard Bumps On Skin In Pubic Area - Males,
TeenHealthFX understands why you are concerned about these bumps in your pubic area. It's possible that these bumps are a sign of a sexually transmitted disease or something less serious, but there is no way we can tell that over the Internet. We strongly suggest you make an appointment with your doctor or healthcare provider. If you do not have a doctor and you live in northern New Jersey, please call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at (973) 971.6475. If you live elsewhere, get in touch with your local adolescent health center or clinic. Until you find out what these bumps are, we strongly suggest you refrain from sexual activity, in case they are a symptom of an STD.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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