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What Causes Yellowish White Bumps On The Lips And Penis?

Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017

Question: Pimples on lip when i pop them yellowish puss comes out little dots on skin of my penis. Had them since i was 14 im not 19 and there still there what are they

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Can you please send a photo of the pimples on your lips and the dots on skin of your penis?
I need to evaluate their morphology myself.
Next, are they painful? itchy?
Are they present all the time?
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (31 minutes later)

When they first appeared on my lip yes it had like a little white head on it and i would pop it but other that no and i asked another doctor on here she said its possible it could be warts /:

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Visible Fordyce spots(sebaceous glands)...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for providing the requested photos.

I have gone through them carefully and noted the yellowish white bumps on your lips and penis.

They look like visible Fordyce spots (visible sebaceous glands) taking into account they are there for this long period and without any pain or other symptom.

Usually, no specific treatment is required. Unless you are worried about cosmetic part. If so, can discuss with dermatologist for laser/cryo treatment.

Hope this helps.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (26 minutes later)

Okay ill send one more picture of how they looked when i popped them to be sure that its just fordyce spots

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Still thinking about Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

I went through the new photo and noted the pimple that you popped.

I'm still thinking about Fordyce spot, but highly recommend not to pop them to avoid further complications. Furthermore, by popping them out, you won't let them get healed quickly and properly without scar.

If you can't stop popping, I highly recommend to consult with dermatologist to get them treated by laser or cryotherapy.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (10 hours later)

Okay i just talked to my mom about it and she said she use to get the same thing when she was younger. So you think that its genetic? She also said that to wait until it forms a black head to pop it, theres nothing that the dermatologist can do about it you agree with that ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not genetic,but more prevalent in young people...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

No, that's not genetic. But, it is known that Fordyce spots are more prevalent among young people than older ones. However, no known cause has been cited so far.

I too think you should not pop it and do not expose to the direct sunlight as they will become more visible.

As a medical doctor, for the cosmetic part, the dermatologist can use lase or cryotherapy methods to make them disappear. However, I'm still thinking not to pop them out.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar