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I have white tiny particles on penis skin. What is the cause?

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Published At June 15, 2018
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Patient's 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.

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

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 concern and does not require any intervention. Itching may be due to a yeast infection. I suggest you take oral Fluconazole 150 mg tablet once a day for three days. Topically, you may continue with Candid B (Beclometasone and Clotrimazole) cream, twice daily for a week.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I want to clear it up. Is it a serious issue and has any side effects?

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is not a serious issue. It is just a cosmetic issue. Fordyce spots are quite common. For itching, you may use Candid B cream twice daily for a week. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antifungal like tablet Fluconazole 150 mg once a day for three days.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Dermatology

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