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Suggest Treatment For Fordyce's Spots On Penis

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jan 2016
Question: Hi I have those on my penis, are those fordyce spots? They dont hurt but I was wondering what it was
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and I understand your concern. These are likely Fordyce spots which are actually clogged sebaceous pores which usually secrete sebum ( a sweat type). Rough coitus and Masturbation are the two commonest causes of such bumps and the main pathology is friction caused by it leading to clogging of pores and result in such bumps.

Good thing about those is that you have nothing to worry about. These self resolve. Just don't pop, pick or poke them and maintain a good toilet and coital hygiene and keep the area hair free. Also try to wear loose undergarments preferably cotton and make sure you avoid sweating as that exacerbates the problem. These self resolve woth no medications needed.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 minutes later)
Can these spots happen on the acorn?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can occur any where on penis.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

I believe you mean glans of the penis from acorn. The answer to that is yes. Any place where sebaceous glands are excessive it can happen . However they are less common there compared to the glans and shaft junction.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Fordyce's Spots On Penis

Brief Answer: Yes Fordyce spots Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and I understand your concern. These are likely Fordyce spots which are actually clogged sebaceous pores which usually secrete sebum ( a sweat type). Rough coitus and Masturbation are the two commonest causes of such bumps and the main pathology is friction caused by it leading to clogging of pores and result in such bumps. Good thing about those is that you have nothing to worry about. These self resolve. Just don't pop, pick or poke them and maintain a good toilet and coital hygiene and keep the area hair free. Also try to wear loose undergarments preferably cotton and make sure you avoid sweating as that exacerbates the problem. These self resolve woth no medications needed. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards XXXXXXX