Suggest Treatment For Fordyce's Spots On The Penis

Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017

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Question : Hello Doctor, I was dating this girl and we broke up about 6 months ago we had unprotected sex and a while after I noticed this red spot on the glans of my penis which you can see in the picture i attached to this message. I also noticed these small red bumps around the same area. I sometimes have some slight discomfort but it doesnt hurt allbthe time. Im a type one diabedic that is pretty well controlled. Ive been looking at pictures online but cant find anything that looks the same. Is this an std or just a normal skin condition that can be treated or will eventually heal on its own?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be Fordyce spots, doesn't look like a std

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be Fordyce spots.
These are ectopic oil glands.
It is a physiological condition and no need to worry.
It doesn't look like any STD.
It has been seen that it disappears spontaneously in some individuals.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

Ok thank you, what can i do to clear this up

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Electrodessication or laser treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

You need to consult a dermatologist and go for either electrodessication or laser treatment for removal of these spots.

Oral and topical medicines are not effective in their treatment.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee