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Fordyce Spots

Fordyce spots are clusters of enlarged oil glands known as sebaceous glands that appear as raised bumps. They are harmless and appear over the borders of the lip, insides of the cheek, shaft of the penis, scrotum or labia in females. Treatment may be necessary only for cosmetic purposes.

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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 »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

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 »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

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 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 »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

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 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 »


Dr. Raveendran S R

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 »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

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 »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

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 »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

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 »

I noticed a few bumps on my penis while applying an anti-fungal cream for a yeast infection. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with a yeast infection. I was prescribed an anti-fungal cream and it cleared up quickly. When I was applying the cream I noticed these bumps on my penis. They look like Fordyce spots but I want to be sure. I have never examined my penis before. Please h...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, yeast infection is still there, particularly below the head of the penis. Yes, there are a few skin-colored to red papular eruptions is there. And it is most likely Fordyce spots. Here I would like to comment there is no ...  Read Full »

I am a smoker with white spots on the edge of my lips. Could it be Fordyce spots?

Query: Hello doctor, I have white spots on the edge of my lips. They have been there for quite some time. I do not have any discomfort. I read online that they could be Fordyce spots. I just wanted an opinion and possible treatment to get rid of them. I have a history of smoking and type 2 diabetes. I am n...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It may be milia, herpes, or Fox-Fordyce spots. I would like you to answer a few questions mentioned below. How long are you having this? Do you have any burn...  Read Full »

I had lesions on my vulva and severe hair loss. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had lesions on my vulva which sometimes cause itching. I am also suffering from hair loss due to high IgE levels. Are these lesions the reason for my high IgE levels? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Your symptoms are suggestive of vaginitis. It is mainly due to fungal infection. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Keep the area dry and clean. 2. Drink lots of warm water and eat a...  Read Full »

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