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Ingrown hairs can develop in any area where hair grows, including the pubic area. Tyson glands are small sebaceous glands that can form on either side of the frenulum, which is the elastic tissue that connects the foreskin to the head of the penis. Some people may mistake them for an STI symptom, but they are harmless and usually do not cause any symptoms. They are common on the lips and inside the cheeks, but they may also form around the head or shaft of the penis.įordyce spots are oil glands that do not have hair follicles, as most other oil glands do. Fordyce spotsįordyce spots are small, yellow-white bumps that develop on various parts of the body. These bumps usually develop after puberty and may occur in 14–48% of males. It is not clear what causes them, but they cause no other symptoms and do not pose a health risk. Pearly penile papules are small, fleshy bumps that usually develop in rows around the head of the penis.

Some other potential causes of bumps on the penis include: Pearly penile papules In some cases, they could be a symptom of an underlying health condition that requires treatment. Bumps on or around the penis may be something other than whiteheads.