What does it mean to have hard, small white bumps on scrotum? What causes the bumps to appear on your balls? The bumps could be a source of worry and discomfort.
What then do you need to do to get rid of them? This post has all the answers to these questions. We have also provided images for visual assistance on how the bumps look like.
What Does it Mean To Have White Bumps on Scrotal Sac?
A bump appearing on your genital area is in most cases a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease. The bump could be painful or at times it may be painless. The white bumps appearing on scrotum may be a caused by ingrown hair filled with pus or due to folliculitis which causes the damaging of the hair follicles.
White Bumps on Scrotum, Meaning- What are they?
A damaged follicle will become clogged with a dead skin cell, pus, and sebum to form this white bumps. The white bumps can also be caused by improper shaving, which are known razor bumps or by friction and irritation from thighs and wearing tight clothes. Though painful at times, this kind of bumps do not pose any health threat, the bumps can clear on their own without any medical intervention.
White bumps on balls could also mean you have a serious underlying condition such as cancer. If you notice a painless lump on scrotal skin that starts to spread, you need to have a doctor cheek it out as soon as possible. Do not take things to chances.
For some people the bumps can also be caused by an STD as mentioned, this will include conditions such as genital herpes, genital warts, jock itch or pearly penile papule. Pearly penile papule often abbreviated PPP are mostly found around the head of the penis. They are white colored small smooth spots that appear around the genital areas.
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With varying causes of the white bumps, the appearance will tend to vary. Some people will have painful bumps whereas, for other, the bumps will be painless. For some the bumps may be small whereas other people will develop relatively larger bumps.
All this will depend on what the underlying cause of the bumps is. Though this article, we have provided you with images and picture for visual guidance and assistance on how the bumps will look like. Remember, the images provided are to be used for illustration and not to substitute a professional health diagnosis.
You need to visit your health care provider as soon as you notice bumps on your testicle sack, this should be done regardless of the size or color. An early examination by your health care provider guarantees a correct diagnosis. This way, your dermatologist will be able to prescribe the best medication to try and get rid of the white bumps by treating the underlying cause rather than treating the symptoms. For sexually transmitted diseases causing the bumps can also be controlled, reducing the risk of transmitting then to your sexual partner.
What Are The Possibe Causes of White Bumps on Scrotum?
What causes white bumps to develop in your genital area? That is a question that anybody who notices the bumps will be asking. As mentioned, the causes of the bumps will vary. The cause will vary from simple one such as those caused by improper shaving to sexually transmitted infection to those caused by a serious condition such as cancer.
Below we have provided a list of the possible cause of these bumps on your testicle sack to your penile shaft to another part of your genital area.
1. Ingrown hair
Bumps of ingrown hair on scrotum will be caused by improper shaving or blocked hair follicles due to poor genital hygiene. The bumps appear in two different ways, the first is hair fails to completely protrude the skin thus grows underneath.
The other way is that the sharp poorly shaved hair stand will curl back and grow into the skin, this is common in people with coarse and curly hair. Maintaining proper hair removal method and hygiene can help prevent this bumps from forming.
2. Folliculitis
Folliculitis is the inflammation of the hair follicles. This can cause difficulties n hair protruding the skin or block the pore. When blocked, the hair follicles will become clogged with sebum an oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that help keep the skin and hair moist- dead skin cells, and pus to form white bumps. The bumps become very painful when infected.
3. Sebaceous cyst
A sebaceous cyst is swelling of the skin arising in the sebaceous glands. The bumps are in most cases filled with yellowish sebum and can appear anywhere on your body.
4. Jock itch
This is a fungal infection of the groin area. A common symptom associated with jock itch include itching and pain, a painful rash on inner thighs, buttock and the groin and a scaly rash with blisters like bumps.
5. STD
White bumps can also be caused by STD, this includes bumps caused by genital warts and genital herpes. These bumps are highly contagious, you are advised against close physical contact.
6. Testicular cancer
Though uncommon, we cannot rule out cancer as a possible cause of scrotal bump. Have your health care provider diagnose cancer for early treatment, to increase your chances of killing or destroying the cancerous cell.
Itchy White Bumps on Scrotum
Itching is the continued urge to scratch. It causes an uncomfortable sensation on the skin. It is a common symptom associated with skin rash or bumps. For itchy white bumps on scrotal, it can be a sign of a genital skin condition known as jock itch.
Jock itchy as mentioned above is a fungal infection of the groin area. The condition is primarily a skin condition for men because of the anatomic structure unique to males, the male genitalia. The symptoms associated with this condition may come and go. The causes of the condition may also resolve spontaneously without any treatment.
The condition is primarily seen in the groin, it may, however, spread to the inner thigh, genitals, and anus. Though it causes a lot of discomforts, the condition is in most cases not serious. Keeping your genital area clean and dry is one of the ways of preventing this kind of fungal infection.
For adults and teenagers, jock itch will usually begin with a reddened area of the skin that will spread out from the crease in the groin in a half-moon shape onto the upper thigh. Treating this kind of bumps will require a combination of antifungal creams and rarely antifungal pills. For jock itch not related to a fungal infection, treatment will involve proper hygiene, keeping the area clean and dry and washing frequently with a gentle soap.
Seek immediate medical attention if the pain or discomfort caused by the itchy white bumps on scrotum doesn’t improve within two weeks or it returns after treating with over the counter medications. Itchy bumps could also be a symptom of other genital conditions such as scabies, genital herpes, candidiasis or psoriasis.
Hard White Bumps on Scrotum?
A hard white bump appearing on scrotum can mean different things. A scrotal bump can be a sebaceous cyst or an ingrown hair from improper shaving or folliculitis. A sebaceous cyst is in most cases described as a hard pimple or bump that is more likely to be felt under the skin.
These bumps appear hard due to the keratin substance that accumulates in the bumps. Keratin is a fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoof and horns. A hard bump can also be an underlying sign of cancer when this is suspected to be the case, your dermatologist or any professional health care provider look at it for early treatment and medication.
A cancerous bump on scrotum can easily spread to the thighs, penis, and anus and this could be dangerous. Early treatment and medication of such condition are greatly advised. Avoid self-medication or over-the-counter drugs until the condition has been diagnosed and established.
Little White Bumps on Scrotal Sac
Little white bumps on the scrotum, could they be Fordyce spots? Also known as Fordyce granules or sebaceous prominence, these are small raised, yellow-white or skin-colored bumps that commonly appear on the shaft of the penis. The spots can also appear on labia, scrotum or the vermilion border of the lips of a person’s face [medical news today].
They are named after the American dermatologist-John Addison Fordyce who first described them clinically in a medical journal. They are not only common in males, but also in the female. Most dermatologists and primary health care physicians are of the opinion that these spots are normal physiological occurrences and are not dangerous to human health. Most will advise against treating them.
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Below we have provided an image of how small white bumps on testicle will look like. Seek medical advice for proper diagnosis.
White Pimple – Like Bumps on Scrotum
A white pimple like bump on scrotum can be scary, annoying and discomforting. But can you develop a pimple on scrotum really? To begin with, a pimple is a small hard inflamed spot on the skin, so yes, you can develop a pimple on any part of the skin.
A scrotal pimple could be caused by any of the following:
- Acnewhich causes the occurrence of inflamed or infected sebaceous glands in the skin. It is commonly characterized by a pimple on the face but could also appear on other body parts.
- Sebaceous cystis a swelling in the skin arising in a sebaceous gland, the bumps are typically filed with yellowish sebum
- Ingrown haircommon in people with curly hair occurs when the hair grows back into the skin, forming pimple like bumps known as razor bumps.
- Fordyce spotsare yellow-white bumps that commonly appear on the shaft of the penis.
- Contact dermatitiscould also be the cause of the white bumps appearing on scrotal sack
- Folliculitis,the inflammation of the hair follicles could also be the cause of a white pimple like bumps appearing on scrotum
White Bumps on Penile Shaft
White bumps appearing on scrotum and penile shaft can be an embarrassing thing. This kind of bumps is detrimental to your self-esteem and sex life. What then do you need to do about the bumps? The first thing is establishing the underlying cause of the bumps or understanding what they are. Simple diagnosis from the symptom, these bumps are more likely to be pearly penile papule.
Yes! A pearly penile papule is a medical term describing small bumps or protuberances that may form a ridge around the penis shaft. Commonly referred to as PPP these are small, benign growths. They can be pink, white or yellow. They are very small, the shape, color, and size will often vary between individuals.
These bumps are not harmful, they are thus described as normal skin variation. Men may develop these bump regardless of age or geographical location. Rarely, women may have these bumps on around they labia, but the condition is not described as sexually transmitted. They are not contagious and as such, you cannot get infected or infect another person through close physical contact.
Treatment
Treatment for white bumps on scrotum will vary depending from person to person. This will depend on the severity of the spots, the underlying cause of the bumps and with the medical use of those infected. That is to say, the treatment of a person with an underlying condition such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes or immune disorder will be different from those who have no such condition.
The best way to get rid of white bumps appearing on Scutum or anywhere on your body is by treating the underlying cause of the condition. Understanding the underlying cause makes treating the condition easy. Some of the available treatment options will include the following.
1. Oral or topical antibiotic
Due to scratching and popping the bumps, most will get infected with bacteria. This will make the bumps last long and become very painful. To remedy this, your dermatologist will prescribe either an oral or topical antibiotic depending on the extent of the infection.
Keeping your genital area clean and dry is one way of preventing bacterial and fungi overgrowth. Avoid popping or scraping the bumps.
2. Surgical procedure
For large and painful bumps, a surgical procedure may be recommended. This is done mainly if cancer is the underlying cause of the bump or the bumps are causing other complication and difficulties in performing other duties.
A small incursion on the scrotum will be made, then the contents of the bumps will be drained out. For cancer, the cancerous cells can be removed or destroyed by chemotherapy or laser radiation.
3. Corticosteroid injection
Large white bumps can also be treated by administering a corticosteroid injection to try and shrink them out. This will not only reduce the inflammation but also the pain and irritation. Corticosteroid topical cream can also be used.
4. Topical antifungal cream for jock itch
For jock itch and other fungal infection caused bumps, topical anti-fungal creams can be used. The creams are easily accessible over the counter but you first need to know what the underlying cause of the bumps is.
5. Anti-itching creams
Severe itching can be relieved with anti-itching creams or with mild petroleum jelly. Keep your genitals clean and avoid scratching or popping the bumps.
6. Anti-inflammatory creams
Other topical creams may offer relief for the inflammation reducing the itching, burning sensation, irritation, and pain. Some of these creams may become allergic to your skin, so it is important to have a professional dermatologist prescribe them for you.
How to remove, Get Rid – Natural Home Remedies
From our discussion, we have seen that not all cause of white bumps on the scrotum is risky to your health. Some are very common and will disappear on their own with no treatment or medication. The bumps even though not harmful could be painful and cause lots of discomforts.
Below are some natural and simple home remedies you can use to get rid or remove the bumps. When used correctly, the remedies ill offer relief for pain, itching, irritation and inflammation accompanying most bumps. The remedies are:
a) Avoiding tight fitting underwear
With most scrotal bumps, wearing tight fitting cloth causes the irritation of the skin. This can cause the bumps to become more painful and irritated. Wear loose clothes to give room for the bumps to heal. You can also apply a mild petroleum jelly to keep the skin moist.
b) Keep your genitals clean and dry
Proper hygiene should be maintained at all time. Make sure you clean the scrotal area with a mild soap to prevent irritation. An antibacterial solution can be used to help get rid of dead skin cells. This way, you are likely to prevent skin condition such as acne and other bumps from the clogged skin.
c) Proper shaving of scrotal hair
Poor shaving as seen is the main cause of ingrown hair. To prevent this, you need to adopt a shaving technique that does not irritate the skin or damage the hair follicle. How do you do this? By using quality shaving equipment, make sure to shave when the skin is wet and moist, apply shaving creams after and before shaving to soothe the scrotal skin.
d) Lemon and honey to relieve itching
A fresh solution of lemon juice will also help dry skin bumps faster, on the other hand, honey is a strong antibiotic which can help fight bacterial infection. Do the following:
- Squeeze a clean fresh lemon fruit to get the juice
- add two tablespoons of raw organic honey
- Gently stir to mix the solution to get a fine mixture
- Using a clean cotton swab apply the mixture gently on the bumps
- Repeat this twice in a day for a week for optimal results.
e) Aloe Vera gel
Aloe Vera is another natural occurring antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory gel. Apply the gel gently on your scrotum to achieve relief for the irritation, inflammation and the burning sensation accompanying the bumps.
f) A cold or warm compress
A cold compress constricts the skin giving relief for pain and itching. A warm compress, on the other hand, will speed up the healing process b causing an increase in blood supply around the affected area. This way the area is supplied with nutrient thus heals faster.
