Update

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Ok remember my rough tip post? Well I tried some heavy duty moisturizers and it isn't doing much. It looks like I have bubbly tastebuds surrounding the top of the glans I am really getting worried about this!

Could they be Pearly Penile Papules? Where are they located, exactly?

They aren't white. Located on the top part of the glans, like when you look down in the urinal; that part. They kinda blend away once they get to the bottom.

between the shaft and the head?that juncture?

They're either pearly penile papules or sebaceous glands. Perfectly normal and nothing to worry about.

They don't look like anything I have seen in any of those pictures. It kind of looks like it got cracked.

Fungus?

That's an interesting suggestion, sdp. I was wondering if it was just the cracking that you can get if the glans dries out. I have that.It shouldn't be too difficult for qwerty to test the fungus theory. Any cream for athlete's foot (tinea), or other fungal diseases, should be suitable and safe enough. Try it for a week or two, qwerty.

checking with a dermatologist is an option you can think about if you're still confuzzeled in few weeks.

It sort of looks like fungus but it has looked like this ever since I remember looking at it; only now it is getting ever weirder looking. There is no pain or discomfort at all, no discharges, everything seems normal except the texture/appearance.

hey qwerty, I have sort of a "wrinkly" or cracked glans (penis head) too. It used to be smooth when I was little but when I passed puberty it got like it is now. I was also worried for a while until I saw a couple of wrinkly, dry looking penis heads in porn. I used to think it was because I wacked too much. LoL. But I guess it wasnt cuz I didnt wack THAT much. (two times a day tops)Mine also has some tiny bumps like you described. They show more when I stretch the skin on the glans, but theyre always there. They havent changed in years and they dont hurt, itch or anything.When the urologist saw me he didnt say anything about it so I assumed it was alright. I havent seen the pics you talk about but maybe you got what I got and its not really a problem. It just looks different.If you still are worried, going to get it checked would be a good idea. And if you find out what it is, tell me cuz it sounds just like what I have. LoL Oh and by the way. The "tastebuds" description you gave is perfect. Thats how I knew it was the same thing as mine.

Yeah, if you're circumcised, cracking and wrinkling of the skin on the glans and the inner foreskin below the glans, is completely normal. I have that too, mostly noticeable when flaccid. The wrinkles tend to flatten out and get smooth when fully erect. It's also normal in uncut guys who have shorter foreskins and don't have full coverage of their glans. Its caused by the skin of the glans drying out from being exposed to the air too much.

Leaky hit the nail right on the head!...Erm that sounded painful if you replace naail with another word. I have heard everything I needed; thanks!

I must be the exception to the rule then cuz Im uncut, and have a huge foreskin covering my glans at all times (not when erect) but its still cracked and wrinkly. Hmmm...I wonder why?

leaky - your foreskin may be loose and allowing some air to get between the foreskin and glans, drying the glans out. Foreskins that are really snug against the glans, typically keep the glans more moist as they don't allow any air in. Nothing wrong with your foreskin - its just some are looser than others, and some are longer or shorter than others. If your foreskin is loose, or short, chances are your glans will have cracks/wrinkles. If your foreskin is snug and long with full coverage, then chances are your glans will be smooth and moist.

I think my foreskin is "larger" than average, but it does let air into the head. I assume thats where the cracking comes from, but the glans is never dry. It keeps the moisture and it does shine so it looks more as if I spent too much in the pool or bath and it got wrinkly like your fingers do. LoL.

Anyway, I dont mind too much cuz Its not like Im gonna get laid anytime soon. And the times when I have, it hasnt been a problem.

nope!

nope?

I have begun to notice wrinkling on my glans. I am circumsized. I am 27 and have only noticed this recently, and it freaking me out. My "wrinkles" also seem to smooth out a bit when erect. Sometimes the wrinkles seem more severe then other times. Does anyone know what has caused this change or how I can get back to normal? any suggestions would be great. i am freaking out.

I dont really understand if it is normal why does it seem to only have occurred recently? Also i feel as though there may be some associated redness. And occasionally it feels irritating. Either way it doesnt look like it used to. Any clues?