A patient presents with painless, smooth, raised bumps on the penis matching the color of his skin. What condition does he have?

The condition described, characterized by painless, smooth, raised bumps on the penis that match the skin color, is consistent with molluscum contagiosum. This viral infection typically manifests in the form of small, pearly, skin-colored papules that can appear on various parts of the body, including the genital area. The raised nature of the bumps and their resemblance to the patient's skin color are hallmark features of this condition.

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a poxvirus and is often transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, making it a common concern in sexually active individuals. Unlike other conditions such as genital warts, which are caused by the human papillomavirus and tend to appear as more irregular, cauliflower-like growths, the papules of molluscum contagiosum are distinctively smooth and firm.

In contrast, gonorrhea typically presents with symptoms such as dysuria or purulent discharge and wouldn’t cause skin-colored bumps. HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2) often presents with painful blisters or ulcers rather than raised bumps. Genital warts are usually associated with visible growths that are more irregular and can have a rough surface. The clinical presentation of the painless,