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Blocked Sebaceous Gland

Blocked sebaceous glands lead to the development of sebaceous cysts. Acne, trauma, wound, etc., can cause blocked sebaceous glands. Such blockages lead to the build-up of sebum and swollen sebaceous glands. This is a common skin condition and does not require treatment in most cases. If needed, steroid injections and excision are indicated.

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Query: Hi doctor, I have a yellow spot on the right nose. When something touches it like air or finger, it gets irritated and sneezing happen for at least five to six times or more. So, I captured photos to see it, and it appeared as localized yellow spot. I applied Clindamycin, but no much effect so far. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the images provided (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the most likely diagnosis seems to be a blocked gland, similar to a pimple that we commonly encounter on the face. The skin is covered in tiny pores, each housing a hair follicle and an oil...  Read Full »

What could be the painless pimples on penis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have pimples on my penis, I do not feel any pain when I touch. I just want them to dissappear. I am having this for the past many months, I was feeling shame to consult, but now I do not want to take risk. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement you have been suffering from pimples on your penis for the past few months. Pimples can develop on the penis as they are common elsewhere on the body. Pimples are resulted from blockage of the sebaceous gland of...  Read Full »

Is it normal to have pimples on the penis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have tiny zits on the foreskin of my penis. I noticed one or two zits a few days back, and by yesterday it had spread a lot. I am not circumcised, and the zits appear to be on the foreskin close to the head of the penis. I have been sexually active with my girlfriend. Any insights on w...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tiny pimples are small sebaceous cysts. It is a sebum collection of glands which is in the skin. The only thing to be done at this stage is observation. If they grow bigger, then the only treatment is to remove them surgically. There is no cream or lotion which can t...  Read Full »

I accidentally discovered a small pimple in my private area two days ago. There is no pain or itching but I am a bit worried. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I accidentally discovered a small pimple in my private area two days ago. There is no pain or itching but I am a bit worried. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Nitesh Kumar Meena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your medical history, this is totally normal. Labia majora and labia minora epithelium (lining) are made up of many sweat and sebaceous glands. Due to infection or blockage, these glands appear as small pimple-like structu...  Read Full »

What are the white and black-headed spots on my penis skin?

Query: Hello doctor, I have these white and black-headed spots on my penis skin, and I was wondering how can I remove them. Are they bad? I can push some of them out when I do that something like the spots come out of the face. The thing is when I push them they get smaller but do not disappear. After a fe...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area so that I can guide you better. Thank you.  Read Full »

Can Fordyces spot get inflamed and cause any discomfort in sexual life?

Query: Hi doctor, For a few years, I believe I have had Fordyce spots which are usually very small and do not cause me any issue; however, a few of them seem to have become inflamed and look very nasty and unappealing. It is hurting my sex life, and I am unsure what to do. Finally, I had a sexually transmi...  Read Full »


Dr. Nidhin Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is the sebaceous glands that are enlarged a bit. No treatment is required. But if you want to get rid of them, you will have to go to a dermatologist...  Read Full »

I have a hard object under my penis and glans that has a smelly white discharge. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a hard poky object under my penis and the glans before several years. It never bothered me, so I did not do any treatment. But a couple of days ago, I had some soreness in that spot. After further inspection, I discovered that the object was a little enlarged. When the doctor t...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a sebaceous cyst that got burst. The cyst is formed from the accumulation of sebum, and it got ruptured in your case. So, I suggest you clean all the discharge and keep the area dry and clean. If it reoccurs, then surgical excision is needed. Kindly take table...  Read Full »

How to treat the lump present in my outer labia?

Query: Hi doctor, Initially, I noticed a lump in my outer labia or labia majora. After a month, it grows like a small ball, and I felt hard to walk. Before a while, it accidentally bursts out, and some dripped from it. Since then, I do not have a regular period. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have two problems, and they are the lump in labia and irregular periods. Your expected weight for height of 4 feet is 50 to 58 lbs. So, the common cause for both the problem is obesity. Your lump is most probably a sebaceous cyst. It is a gland in the layers of skin...  Read Full »

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