Suggest Treatment For A Whitish Spot On The Penis

Posted on Sun, 22 May 2016

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Sun, 22 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : I have noticed a new “spot” on my penis. I’ve attached pictures. The spot is whitish and a bit hard if pressed on. The spot first appeared two months ago. It is not itching or painful. It hasn't changed much since appearing.

HSV 1 and 2 blood tests were negative.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the image.

The yellowish white raised lesion seems like a fordyce spot to me. Fordyce spots are ectopic sebaceous glands on the undersurface of prepuce which appear yellowish white. These are quite common on prepuce in males and labia minora in females.
No active intervention is required.

Regards

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