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    Posted on: 07/19/2007

    Question

    Hi im 15 years old and this is kind of a 2 part question. Latley a few bumps in the pubic hair region hve started to appear. Can you explain to me what they are? And secondly, my penis is kind of twisted. What i mean is that where the bottom should lay is twisted to lay on my left leg. Its like this both erect and flaccid. Should i worry/seek help from a doctor?

    Answer

    These are common questions that teenagers have as they experience body changes during puberty. Without physically seeing you, I can not tell you exactly what the bumps are nor if the penis "twisting" is of concern.

    What I can tell you, though, is that the "bumps" that many teenagers notice on the penis are often due to Fordyce's spots, also known as sebaceous glands. These glands are very common, not infectious, do not lead to any health problems, and appear during puberty due to hormonal changes. You should see your physician only if the bumps continue to enlarge, start draining, or cause any discomfort. Here's a website that may help: Wikipedia.org

    Regarding the penis "twisting", do you mean it's curved or is it straight but at an angle when erect? It is normal for a penis to be leaning a bit to one side or another, as long as it doesn't affect urinary/sexual function. You should also know that most penises are not completely straight and can have curves commonly seen in all directions (up, down, left, right). As long as the curvature is less than 30° and that it does not affect urinary/sexual function, nothing needs to be done. However, if the curvature if greater than 45° and/or causes problems with urinary/sexual function, it should then be evaluated by a physician.


    Answered By:
    Frank Lin , M.D.


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