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Doc,

I have bumps on my scrotum. I've looked at photos of STDs and these bumps look different - more like little white pimples. Should I be concerned? Can they still be herpes or warts?

-Concerned

Dear Concerned,

Looking at photos of different sexually transmitted infections can sometimes be confusing. I cannot tell you what the “bumps” are, as I have not seen them nor am I a medical Doctor. My suggestion to you is to go see your Doctor so that he/she can help determine what is causing the “bumps”. Definitely don’t freak out because they may be nothing at all, however it is important to find out for sure so that you are able to determine a course of action for treatment should they be caused by a STI. I give you a lot of credit for being concerned and for reaching out for advice. Again, my suggestion to you is that you seek medical attention sooner rather than later so that you can ease your mind and begin to treat the infection if one is present.

Dr. Rachel

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