Tiny genital bumps may have harmless or infectious causes. Learn common possibilities, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Are There Tiny Skin-Colored Bumps on My Genitals?
Tag: Warts & Skin Growths
What Are These Wart-Like Bumps on My Hands and Feet That Aren’t Warts? (Acrokeratosis Verruciformis)
Acrokeratosis verruciformis can cause flat, wart-like bumps on the hands and feet. Learn what they may look like and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Do I Have a Rough, Warty Bump on the Back of My Heel That Hurts? (Porokeratosis Plantaris Discreta)
A painful rough heel bump may have several causes. Learn what porokeratosis plantaris discreta is and when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Are There Clusters of Small, White or Yellow Bumps on My Lips or Genitals? (Fordyce Spots)
Small white or yellow bumps on the lips or genitals may be Fordyce spots, visible oil glands that are usually harmless and noncontagious.
Why Do I Have a Strange, Swirling Pattern of Hair on My Lower Back? (Faun Tail)
A faun tail is an unusual patch or pattern of lower-back hair. Learn what it may represent and when a dermatologist should evaluate it.
Why Do I Have Multiple Skin Tags and Bumps on My Scalp and Ears?
Multiple bumps on the scalp and ears may have several causes. Learn what they can look like, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
Does Having These Skin Bumps Mean I’m at Risk for Kidney or Lung Problems?
Most skin bumps are harmless, but certain patterns can be linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome and may warrant evaluation by a dermatologist.
Why Do I Have a Cluster of Tiny, Dark Bumps on My Chest? (Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts)
Tiny, dark bumps on the chest may sometimes be eruptive vellus hair cysts. Learn what they are, what they can resemble, and when to see a dermatologist.
Why Does the Skin on My Soles Look Yellow and Thick?
Yellow, thick skin on the soles often comes from pressure or excess keratin, but fungal infections and skin conditions can look similar.
Why Do I Have Flat, Warty Bumps on My Hands That Won’t Go Away?
Flat, persistent bumps on the hands may be flat warts or another skin condition. Learn why they linger, what to avoid, and when to see a dermatologist.
