What are the tiny spots on the head of my penis?
Spots on the penis are extremely common. In fact it would be rare for a man not to have spots visible here. Pearly penile papules are the most common cause. They are often pale/white or skin-coloured, dome-shaped, and generally arranged in rows around the edge of the base of the penis. They are seen often in uncircumcised men and can be confused with genital warts. Pearly papules are not related to the wart virus and are different in appearance largely because of their arrangement in rows and their singular dome shape. Warts by contrast are usually less linear or clearly defined, can be found in clusters and may take on a more lumpy appearance. Pearly papules are not infectious, do not cause any irritation and do not require any treatment. Attempts to remove them are counterproductive.
