Howdy.
I went on a trip with some friends, and the ladies next door to us...lets just say were kind of open. I did some laundry, and they put their undergarments in the laundry with my clothes. Some of my friends dared me to wear them, so I of course did so.

Since then, I have had what looks like warts on the ring and tip of my penis (circumcised). I have never had sexual intercourse, or anything more then making out. I never have any more then 5 of these warts and never are they grouped together. Within a month of getting this, it got to about 3 bumps constantly and its never really gotten worse. Sometimes as it seems seasonal, 2 new ones pop up, but they leave within a month or two. They are slightly raised but smooth. The bumps are red, and only 2mm in diameter. They don't secrete anything like a pimple, and nothing has been raw or uncomfortable. I've had this for about 2 years, and its never gotten that bad. Recently I've started to worry though, they don't seem to be going away. I do masturbate.

I don't have the best record of personal hygiene, and have about 2 warts on my hands. Is it possible that these are just hand warts? I've never had anyone check for an STD with my blood, I'm too young and don't think that my parents will believe me if I told them.

I also have a weird skin condition, I don't know if this is related or not. Its where I have these bumps on my thighs and arms around the hair follicles. Supposedly its about my dead skin not being able to shed, its also in my hair causing a "dry scalp"-ish type thing. I forget the name, but I can get back to you with it if it might be related.

Please help, I'm too embarrassed to see anyone and ask for a professional's opinion in person or face my parents.

~Anonymous