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I have small painless white bumps on my penis. What would be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a small cluster of small, white bumps on the right side of my penis about mid-shaft. There was no pain or itching, and they never changed. They never popped nor had a pus. There were about four bumps on the left side of my pubic area. After a few days of monitoring for change... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. From the attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have Fordyce spots which are normal body conditions, and you need not worry about them. It can be said that they result from sebace... Read Full »
I have Fordyce spots on my lips. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male. Fordyce spots with white yellow bumps occur on the edge of my lips. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots can be cauterized for cosmetic reason. If left untreated there is no harm. Topical applications will not help resolve. Read Full »
I have Fordyce spots in penis and corners of mouth. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I have Fordyce spots on my private areas and on the corners of my upper lip. Can you give me a cure? My problem has remained consistent since the last seven to eight years. It does not pain or itches or none of such problems. I just feel upset whenever I loo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands. It is a normal variant, harmless. I totally understand your frustration. Unfortunately, this condition has limited treatment options and cure is difficult to assure. Co2 (carbon dioxide) laser is one option, it removes the spot but t... Read Full »
Can fordyce spots cause pricking sensation in genitals?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a pricking sensation (worsens if I am walking) in my genitals, and very infrequently in my armpits. No itching, only either pricky feeling or like a cut when touched. The dermatologist could not see any infection but another doctor told that it is Fordyce. This has been for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see the follicular prominences (the tiny raised bumps around hair) on the scrotal skin. They look more like Fordyce spots which usually do not itch. But itching can be due to secondar... Read Full »
Why are watery bubbles present on either side of my penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have small watery bubbles on either side of my penis and they seem to have grown in number in the last few weeks. First they appeared around three months back, but very less in number. They do not cause any irritation, but increased in number and looks ugly. I have not used any medicati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can well understand your concern. These lesions (attachment removed to protect patient identity) seem to be those of herpes genitalis. They could have been acquired from your partner. I would advise you to get your HSV IgM and IgG (herpes sim... Read Full »
I have white tiny particles on my penis skin. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from white tiny particles on penis skin and itching forehead skin. What is the cause? What is the solution? I am currently applying Candid B. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have Fordyce spots. These are sebaceous glands without an opening and appear as yellowish white granules on prepuce undersurface. It is just a sometimes concer... Read Full »
I have a lot of Fordyce spots on my penile head along with an uncircumcised skin. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lot of Fordyes spots on my penile head and uncircumcised skin. They are not hard and have no pain. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have checked your pictures (attachments removed for patient identity protection). If there is unprotected sex, one must consider sexually transmitted infection. Go for the following test. Treponema pallidum haemagglutination (TPHA) te... Read Full »
I have signs of PPP around my penis. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have the signs of PPP around my penis. I am worried very much because I am just 18 years old. Can it be cured naturally before becoming big? Should I consult a doctor or apply any cream? Waiting for your reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have pearly penile papules. In that case, there is nothing to worry about, as most STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are ruled out. These are just dilated glands on the penile shaft, known as ... Read Full »
Can a genital wart exist unchanged for over 10 years?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not sure why I never bothered to ask these questions before now, but I suppose it is better late than never. I have what appears to be a single genital wart just below the head. I have had it since I was 16 years old. I went through five years in the military with this without any... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A single wart cannot exist for such a long time. There has to be an increase in the number. Are you sure it is a genital wart? Were you diagnosed by a dermatologist? Clinical photographs would have helped. Read Full »
How to treat little bump present on the upper lip corner?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a little bump on the upper lip corner which is like a small pimple for about eight to 10 months. It has been painless until over the past few days where there is a mild vague pain around the area. Please suggest if it is something that I need to be worried about? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a sebaceous cyst or a hypertrophic Fordyce spot or trichoepithelioma. A physical and histopathological examination is required to confirm the diagnosis and surgical excision is the only treatment of choice. Good thing is that most of them are benign in ... Read Full »