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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 »
I have redness around my penis shaft. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have redness around the shaft of my penis. I used to masturbate very frequently. It has been red for two months around the shaft but is painless. I do not have any irritation or any major erection problems. My erection strength is a little weak nowadays, with less sensitivity. But it f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I do not think that there is anything for you to worry about. This can be one of two things: 1. A natural variation of color, which can happen at any point to anyone. Some have red, while others have brown or lighter sh... Read Full »
I have white bumps under the foreskin. Are they Fordyce spots?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small group of white bumps under the foreskin on the bottom of my penis. They are not painful and they do not itch. Are they Fordyce spots? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots usually do not occur at that site, as they are ectopic sebaceous glands. They are most commonly found over normal skin covering the penis, especially the undersurface. The two possibilities are Tyson's gland and skin tag. In tyson gland, the site and l... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for Fordyce spot rashes on my penis
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have fordyce spot type rashes on my penis for many years. Is there any treatment for it? I have oily skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Extraction and laser could be done. Read Full »
I have small painless dots in the penis. What could they be?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently observed small painless dots in the penis. What could they be? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Kindly attach a picture of the condition so that I can guide you better. Read Full »
Can fordyce spots cause pricking sensation in genitals?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a pricking sensation (worsens if I am walking) in my genitals, and very infrequently in my armpits. No itching, only either pricky feeling or like a cut when touched. The dermatologist could not see any infection but another doctor told that it is Fordyce. This has been for... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at your photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see the follicular prominences (the tiny raised bumps around hair) on the scrotal skin. They look more like Fordyce spots which usually do not itch. But itching can be due to secondar... Read Full »
I have small painless white bumps on my penis. What would be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a small cluster of small, white bumps on the right side of my penis about mid-shaft. There was no pain or itching, and they never changed. They never popped nor had a pus. There were about four bumps on the left side of my pubic area. After a few days of monitoring for change... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. From the attached image (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have Fordyce spots which are normal body conditions, and you need not worry about them. It can be said that they result from sebace... 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 »
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 Fordyce spots in penis and corners of mouth. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I have Fordyce spots on my private areas and on the corners of my upper lip. Can you give me a cure? My problem has remained consistent since the last seven to eight years. It does not pain or itches or none of such problems. I just feel upset whenever I loo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands. It is a normal variant, harmless. I totally understand your frustration. Unfortunately, this condition has limited treatment options and cure is difficult to assure. Co2 (carbon dioxide) laser is one option, it removes the spot but t... Read Full »
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 »
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 »