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Will Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide help to cure fordyce spots present in penis?

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At December 14, 2020
Reviewed AtSeptember 4, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have what I believe to be Fordyce's spots on my penis. Should I be using Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide down there? I am a 30 year old male.

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please add a photo of the affected area to make sure of the diagnosis.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have send the image. Please tell me what is my problem?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, these are quite normal findings, a few prominent sebaceous glands that have no hair follicles. In fact nearly all the people have it. There is no need for interference. If you are insisting on treating it, CO2 laser is the best choice. Other options include photodynamic therapy and trichloroacetic acid (TCA).

Hope it helps.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Will they go away if I just leave them alone? And If so, how long would it take?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, they are not going away as I told you they are normal findings. They only appear when the skin is stretched. You better accept them.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

How long is the process for CO2 treatment? Is it a one day treatment or a one week? Also, what is the recovery time? And how long would the TCA acid take for results?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

CO2 laser is one cessation in a few minutes followed by a couple of days as a recovery, TCA is the same but its recovery may be as long as one week if the dermatologist applies some sort of CROSS technique. Another cessation may be needed after 2 to 3 weeks.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for replying.

Is there a cream I could apply to help them go away?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Adapalene (retinoids) cream may be helpful but it is very weak.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for replying.

How long should I apply Adapalene cream?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Adapalene is applied topically once at bedtime for one month, if no improvement occurred, you better try another modality.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you so much.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks and regards.

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

Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman
Dr. Abdel Hakam Soliman

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