Suggest Treatment For Painless Blisters On The Penis

Posted on Fri, 31 Mar 2017

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Question : I have a few painless blisters near the head of my penis. I think it may be from friction. I am married and have not had a new partner in years. I do get cold sores.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be Fordyce spots

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. I have checked the attached image. Possibly the spots/blisters are Fordyce spots which are formed due to collection of sebum inside sebaceous glands (secrete oily substance that lubricates our skin). They are harmless and not a cause for concern. Nothing needs to be done about it.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (42 minutes later)

Is it normal that they just appeared and have not been there before? Do they go away? If they heal up in a few days and do go away would that be a sign that it is herpes?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not herpes. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
It is normal. They may go away or they may stay. They do not heal up in a few days. It is not herpes. You need not worry about them. They are harmless.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (10 hours later)

It looks a little different today. Slight scabing on it and the scabs are a little tender. Is that normal for fordyce? I really appreciate your help

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a cause for concern.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached image. It shows that the contents have leaked out. It is a good thing and shows that it is resolving. The remaining should go away soon. You need not worry.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T