Posted 4 years ago. Fordyce spots are benign (not cancerous). . Genital warts are an STD caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). I didnt see the comment some one else wrote of basically the same thing sorry. I dont understand these bumps I dont know how long they have been there seeing as I do not look down yonder. But do they eventually go? I can only see the bumps when I pull my foreskin back and are really small, my questions are 1, can you be born or develop warts without any intimate contact? Your doctor can likely diagnose Fordyce spots by their appearance alone. To further clarify, "Fordyce spots are visible sebaceous glands and occur along the shaft of the penis (Figure 2).They often appear in adolescence. They are completely normal, harmless, and painless. They were yellowish/ whiteish. Stretching your skin makes them more obvious, so you might notice them more during an erection. Ive not known them to cluster up like that most of the ones Ive seen (on myself and finding photos for research) are where they are spaced out and neatly arranged in rows similar to how hair follicles are. Theyre small typically 1 to 3 millimeters (mm) in diameter, which is about the size of the tip of a sharp pencil (1 mm) or a sesame seed (3 mm). should I be. Genital warts may be diagnosed by an examination by a healthcare provider. I also have them on my left and right corner of my lips. I wouldnt be so concerned but Ive been frequently getting happy ending hand jobs at massage parlors (stupid, I know). Following is the difference between Fordyce spots and HPV: Fordyce spots: shiny, whitish, pinkish bumps more commonly seen on the mucosal surface ( corona of the glans penis) , less commonly seen on the shaft of the penis, do not bleed on touch. Fordyce spots (Fordyce granules) are enlarged, slightly raised sebaceous (oil) glands that appear in hairless areas of your skin. However, if you notice spots or bumps on your genitals, schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider or dermatologist to rule out an STD or STI. STIs, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV), can cause genital . I thought if it was warts, then I would have seen another one by now. You dont need to treat them. In: Kelly A, Taylor SC, Lim HW, et al., eds. Fordyce Spots. Fordyce spots and penile papules are two of the most common things guys mistake for warts and they freak out over needlessly . You know your body best, but your healthcare provider can properly diagnose any signs or symptoms and offer the best treatment options. Im still scared of what it could be so if you could respond with some good news that might help? Fordyce spots can also vary in size too, which confuses guys even more. I am a little concerned that it could be HPV as I have had unprotected sex before. There are many reasons why white spots may develop on your teeth. Thats besides the point but wat do u recomend I do to be at peace is there anywere I can go any 100% method? Fordyce spots are enlarged oil glands without a hair follicle. Fordyce's spots are a normal anatomic variant. My experience has been the same. Hey guys.. Ive had these for as long at least 5-7 years, before I was sexually active.. Im 20 now and Ive had sexual intercourse with 10 partners. Every since I had sex with someone I shouldnt have that idk if they have stds or not,cause lets just say they sleep around so idk if they do or not.so ever since Ive been so wooried and the day after I checked down there and saw these tine bumps when I pulled my foreskin down and I would have sworn I never saw those before I even think I checked myself the same day of encounter and saw nothin.u see this I why Im so stressed so doubtfull and negative. And since about 30% of guys have fordyce spots, then thats enough to make it normal enough, in my opinion. They become more obvious during puberty and into adulthood as your hormones start changing. Your doctor may use carbon dioxide laser treatments to zap your Fordyce spots. Also, keep in mind, if the girl cares enough about you they wont care, especially if theyre not that noticeable in the first place. Under local anesthesia, excise at the base of the lesion on a cut or cut and coagulate setting. I can tell this is a message board filled with people feeling relief. Fordyce spots (also called sabaceous glands) are often mistaken for genital warts by guys who wake up one morning and suddenly discover some little bumps on their penis that werent there before. I have had these fordyce bumps ever since I can remember, but just tonight I discovered a few larger bumps around the middle of my penis Im not really quite sure how many or whether it was just one larger one. . Yeah, Im hoping its just a really severe/extreme and rare case. Comment back asap please and also I havent had sexual intercourse yet. two summers ago I went to the clinic n the doctor told me it was a yeast infection. if so help ? I am freaking out and will be getting checked out real soon. As for your diagnosis, it sounds like youve already been through a lot and everyone is basically telling you that is OK. Id be inclined to believe that, especially since youve had multiple exams. If they really have a problem with it (which would be silly) then tell them to look it up for themselves and theyll see the truth. Bottom line is if you have a normal case of fordyce spots, just dont worry about it. also it appears to have created strech marks. Photodynamic therapy. A guy can not have fordyce spots for many years and then all of a sudden wake up and have some. Unless its a mole or something like that, I would not think of it as normal. I have some fordyce spots on my scrotum.. there are also some similar spots on the fore skin.. when i stretch my fore skin back i can see them clearly as some clusters of spots usually around 10 to 15 in a cluster. So i did to checking on the web and found all the pics and info that matches mine! Thanks Greg, yeah it seems almost kind of like a Pearly Penile Papule but you cant get them on the outter skin only on glands I heard? If you experience some pain and if they come and go then you see your doctor. In some cases, they might perform a biopsy. Everyone's born with Fordyce spots, but they generally become more noticeable at puberty. Warts are like the many photos I have here on my sites picture page. I have had these since 15 myself, and im 24 now. They dont tend to form in great number there, but it is certainly possible. But some have been growing and turning zit/pimple looking, which is really worrying me. Also, Fordyce spots should have a regular pattern while genital warts would not. It wasnt fordyce bumps because as far as I know, if you try to pop those, there will be pain and some blood (and for anyone else reading, it is definitely NOT a good idea to pop your fordyce spots) Since you said clear liquid came out, thats more difficult. . Fordyce Spots. Hes 20. And yes the little white bumps around the head of the penis are called penile papules or pearly penile papules (some people say PPP for short). People like Dan (commenter on this post) and myself have had them since we were very young, but there are some guys who get them all of a sudden later in life. Fordyce spots can reduce in size over time, but Ive not heard of them ever clearing up completely. hey there was reading all these posts and it sounds like what i got but im not sure. But today I recently noticed a second, smaller cluster on the top side of the shaft. They usually develop as isolated or scattered bumps, but sometimes they cluster together. Realizing what these things on you really are will take the stress and pressure off of thinking you have an STD when in fact this is really harmless. They a are seen on the genitals and/or in the mouth as small, painless, raised, pale, red or white spots or bumps 1 to 3 mm in diameter that may appear on the scrotum, shaft of the penis or on the labia, and on the inner surfaceand vermilion border of the lips of the face. If this new spot doesnt look anything like that, I wouldnt worry about it too much. Its the biggest one Ive got and the rest are under the head of my penis as I pull back my foreskin. And now that I think back about how relieved I was after everytime I got laid that the girl didnt say anything, I feel dumb cuz girls actually dont notice at all. Usually, cold sores come in. One time I even explained them to a girl and she just said Oh ok and that was that. PLEASE get back with me. Reason I ask is because the area I was worried about did not turn any color. The Thing is, is that im worried because it seems that there is like a cluster now of them, 4 larger ones that dont even really have puss in them. Some people with genital warts say that they feel similar to tiny, bumpy cauliflowers. Yes fordyce spots can form in clusters but they arent really like the same kinds of clusters as genital warts can form. Can someone confirm is this fordyce spot or genital herpes or genital wart ?? i recently bought this anti-sebum cleanser for about 10 from boots and have been using it, havent noticed a differance yet, but i havent really been applying it often enough. Both genital warts and genital herpes are STIs. Even if a girl does ask, tell them to go fuckin google it, girls doubt themselves enough as it is haha. (2013). Can they just all of the sudden start popping up different places like HPV or something? Fordyce spots are harmless spots that can appear on your lips, cheeks, or genitals. and quite large amounts on the skin near the head? Treatment with a pulsed dye laser is more expensive. And fordyce spots, to the best of my knowledge, do not come and go. You obviously know what warts look like; if they are pearlescent papules, they are likely Fordyce spots. Your doctor may recommend combining these topical treatments with laser treatments. Of course I cant say for certain, but this is just my personal opinion based on what you said. If you dont like how your Fordyce spots look, talk to a healthcare provider to discuss how you can reduce or remove them. 6 weeks ago I had oral sex performed on me. Some studies have linked Fordyce spots to more serious ailments. Warts are flesh-colored, brown or grey. Which of course is really good news. This condition involves elevated levels of fats in your blood. Although it is pretty rare, fordyce spots CAN form on the head of the penis. $316 to $347 *. 6. Dont pop those thats only hurting yourself needlessly. I tried popping it and a little bit of clear liquid came out but otherwise it just got bigger. Genital warts are small fleshy growths or bumps that can appear on the shaft, and sometimes head, of the penis or under . I have had them for a long time, and, I am a 16 year old male and I have not had intercourse. Herpes usually appear as painful red blisters. Scroll to Figure 2, 3 & 4 of Normal Genital Spots Mistaken for an STI/STD; Fordyce Spots. Ive had paps done in 06, 08, and just recently this yr, I had 2 since I switched drs during in my preg. This is a very fine technique done with a small pen-like instrument and local freezing., Electrocoagulation. Fordyce spots are normal large, superficial sebaceous (oil-producing) glands seen on the moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (mucosal surfaces). Since I really wanted to be sure if what I have are genital warts or fordyce spots, my wife told me to go ahead and get your report. But rather than appear in one or two rows around the base of the glans penis, Fordyce spots may appear more scattered and could present as one or 100 bumps. That doesnt mean its not possible, it just means Ive not seen any photos of it in those locations. The authors suggest the presence of Fordyce spots might help doctors identify families who have a greater chance of developing this form of cancer. Hi greg and hi adam who posted on September. Is it just me or am I losing my mind? The ones I have came, and have never gone away although they are a lot less noticeable nowadays than they used to be. I am really happy you have this site up, because I have been worrying about these stupid things for so long. These include: Pearly papules (these are in a ring around the glans of the penis ); Sebaceous glands on the labia (known as "Fordyce spots"); Vestibular papillae (the fronds found in the opening to the vagina). You did the right thing by going to the dermatologist they should be able to tell now that the redness is down. Then they went away. :S. Unless those are ingrown hairs causing the pimple-look, I dont know. If you have never had sex then you have nothing. I went to urologist and to dermatologist urologist suspected bacterial cream and pills didnt work dermatologist said it was not warts but pearly penile papules .still not convinced since bumps were located underneath foreskin unusual for ppp when searched through internet pics etc I asked on another visit to same dermatologist for a biopsy so he sent to pathologist results came back as normal fordyce spot normal. These glands are scattered in clusters along the refexprepuce, the shaft of the penis and in the vestibular area of the vulva. Its important to note that these conditions are associated with Fordyce spots, not caused by them. . Im SUPER freaked out about it possibly being the start of a genital wart, and the implications of spreading HPV/warts to my girlfriend. All rights reserved. Im trying to be as optimistic as I can about these things because Ive been very self conscious about them for the past year. They can be raised or flat and can appear on, in, and around the genitals. I actually have since had a biopsy of that spot and the test was negative for high and low risk HPV. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery found participants showed no signs of recurring Fordyce spots a year following surgery. If youve never had sex before, then chances are youre getting fordyce spots. still to this day i am embarrassed by them. Topical treatments to shrink or remove Fordyce spots include bichloracetic acid, topical tretinoin (Avita, Retin-A), and oral isotretinoin (Sotret, Claravis). Fordyce spots can also cause some little spots/bumps/discolorations to appear under the penis head when you pull back the foreskin. Youre more likely to get them as you age. Most people never have any symptoms, but sometimes you might get warts. Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands (tiny glands found near the surface of your skin) without hair follicles. Fordyce spots typically form in a pattern similar to the photo above - along the underside and side of the penis. Yes fordyce spots can be a light color especially if youre stretching the skin to one side in order to examine the area better. Fordyce spots are small yellowish or white spots on the head or shaft of the penis. Possibly from constant squeezing of them? If they happen to be penile papules (which can form in a few areas other than the rim of the head) then theyre just glans that have poked through the skin and you shouldnt mess with them. I dont think youre doomed or anything close to that. I have them about halfway up my shaft and around must of my scrotum Is that bad? I have 4 (two on each side) and theyre spaced kinda symmetrically. Before performing it, they apply a local anesthetic to reduce your pain. Ive only had one sexual partner (only oral sex) and have pretty much avoided dating/sex because of it. The average time is 2 to 3 weeks to clear up a case of warts and the methods really work. They may produce side effects, such as inflammation and a burning sensation. This and the photo below are great examples of how fordyce spots look like little skin-colored goose bumps. Hope to get in contact with adam if u can help me greg ?so I can share my story with him and find out stuff about it.for a couple of months Ive been dealing with the same situation one in particular with the odd look of fordyce on that are like in pic but less amount not as much but looks very similar and also located under foreskin wen pulled down. The warts may grow or . Fordyce spots usually dont need treatment. But yes fordyce spots are generally round in shape whereas genital warts can look a lot less neat and orderly. The outer surface of the warts may feel smooth or rough. Unfortunately from my own diagnosis I have both, but hey could be wrong just havent got no one to show and find out. Its a risk factor for heart disease. Retinoid medication. Nina Desai, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in laser, cosmetic, and medical dermatology in Manhattan Beach, CA. American dermatologist Dr. John Addison Fordyce first described Fordyce spots in 1896. Fordyce spots are a common skin condition where oil glands appear larger. This wont make them go away, and it can cause infections to develop. The color should help. What medications or treatments do you recommend? HPV Warts: flesh colored , skin colored , wet or dry areas of growths , may bleed if touched or . If its fordyce spots theres nothing bad about them. Some people opt for treatment if the bumps bleed, cause pain or affect appearance. sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/fordyce-spots, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241607/, gorm.com.tr/index.php/GORM/article/view/454, Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT, How Best to Treat and Prevent a Drool Rash, sebaceous hyperplasia, a condition that can cause small, soft bumps to form. Lee JH, et al. I never remember seeing these I only checked myself thoroughly next day after possible exposure with a sexual encounter thats why Im so worried even after been checked and still doubtful about diagnosis. Is this normal and will go away what can it possibly be?thanks. Figure 3a shows many Fordyce spots on the penile skin, with a wart for comparison. Understand your symptoms and learn about possible treatments and at-home care. (Photos and pictures), Fordyce Spots or Genital Warts? haha but bottom line is guys, dont worry. They often appear on and around your lips and sometimes on your penis and vagina. Cure your genital warts with this home treatment. Please respond back? Not until just now, seeing the pictures have i come to realize the circumstances of the situation, i thought for a long time that i had an s.t.i. Spots may also appear on the scrotum. So I was the happiest husband on earth when no change of color happened to the little goosebumps on my penis skin! I think the idea that girls will freak out and think you have an STD is more in our heads as guys than actual reality. Good luck to all you guys, Im sure its nothing to worry about. 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