Whitish harmless spots that appear on the penis or scrotum in males are called Fordyce spots or Fordyce granules. They are more commonly seen on the inner side of the cheeks and edges of the lips. They are enlarged sebaceous or oil glands that are believed to get enlarged due to hormonal changes at puberty.
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I want to know if those white dots are Fordyce spots or genital warts. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know if those white dots are Fordyce spots or genital warts. I have no pain or other symptoms; I just want to confirm. I believe I have had them for a long time. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. From the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). These are Fordyce spots only, not genital warts. These are ectopic sebaceous glands and are completely harmless. No trea... Read Full »
There is a recent bout of Fordyce on lips, scrotum and penile shaft. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I had HPV warts 25 years ago. A recent bout with Fordyce on lips and a large amount on the scrotum and penile shaft. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. In my opinion, Fordyce spots are non-infectious lesions and are not sexually transmitted diseases. These are painless spots which occur in the area of sebaceous glands. It has no corelation with your previous HPV infection. Usually, it ... Read Full »
How do keratosis pilaris on penis look like?
Query: Hello doctor, I have spots all over my body, prominently on the back of my arms and chest. I have a habit of picking them and white stuff comes out when I do. They are also all over my scrotum and the sides of my shaft (penis). They appear to be where hairs are, but my dermatologist ruled out follic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send photographs of the lesion as I am unable to get your problem. If you cannot pop it out, then probably they are not folliculitis. Read Full »
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